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Shandan Weather in February

Shandan in February

The short of it: Shandan in February averages a high of 4 °C (38 °F) and a low of -7 °C (20 °F), with 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain and about 10 h 53 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -7° · rain 5.0 mm · daylight 10 h 53 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: June & April

Thirty years of records give Shandan an average February high of 4°, a low of -7° and some 5.0 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 4°, nights near -7°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 53 min in mid-February, 49 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and April.

Against its neighbours, Shandan runs about middling and wetter than most in February. Wushan, 6 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

February in Shandan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus January
4° warmer, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus March
6° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Jan–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 53 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
WushanGansu6 km SE4°-7°5.0 mm
YuanyangGansu7 km NW3°-7°5.0 mm
HualinGansu11 km NW4°-7°5.0 mm
TangeGansu14 km S3°-7°6.0 mm
GaolouGansu14 km W4°-7°5.0 mm
MaliGansu16 km SW3°-7°6.0 mm
LuomenGansu18 km E5°-6°6.0 mm
LongtaiGansu18 km SSE2°-8°6.0 mm
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The Almanac · Shandan Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 4°, nights near -7°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Shandan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-10°2.0 mm6 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦
February4°-7°5.0 mm6 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦
March9°-2°14 mm8 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦
April15°3°38 mm8 km/h13 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
May20°7°79 mm8 km/h13 h 58 min✦✦✦
June23°12°70 mm7 km/h14 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
July25°14°89 mm7 km/h14 h 16 min✦✦✦
August23°13°102 mm6 km/h13 h 27 min✦✦✦
September18°9°89 mm5 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
October13°4°47 mm6 km/h11 h 14 min✦✦✦
November7°-3°9.0 mm6 km/h10 h 17 min✦✦✦
December1°-10°2.0 mm6 km/h9 h 50 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Shandan in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Shandan in February?

Days average 4 °C (38 °F) and nights -7 °C (20 °F), with about 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 4°, nights near -7°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Shandan?

The Almanac gives February 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and April.

How long are the days in Shandan in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 53 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 50 min in December to 14 h 28 min in June.

Does it snow in Shandan in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Shandan in February?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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