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Shixing Weather in February

Shixing in February

The short of it: Shixing in February averages a high of 17 °C (62 °F) and a low of 9 °C (48 °F), with 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain and about 11 h 17 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 9° · rain 73 mm · daylight 11 h 17 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: October & December

February in Shixing brings afternoons near 17° and nights around 9°, with about 73 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 17°, nights near 9°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 73 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 17 min in mid-February, 33 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and December.

Against its neighbours, Shixing runs about middling and drier than most in February. Xiongzhou, 30 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

February in Shixing, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 19 mm more rain
Versus March
3° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 17 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
XiongzhouGuangdong30 km NE17°8°76 mm
ShaoguanGuangdong51 km WSW17°9°73 mm
MabaGuangdong56 km WSW17°9°74 mm
LechengGuangdong75 km WNW16°8°65 mm
GanzhouJiangxi133 km NE15°7°89 mm
ChenzhouHunan140 km NW14°7°66 mm
HeyuanGuangdong149 km SSE19°11°65 mm
LianzhouGuangdong172 km W16°8°69 mm

The Almanac · Shixing Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 17°, nights near 9°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 73 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Shixing by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January15°6°54 mm7 km/h10 h 45 min✦✦✦
February17°9°73 mm6 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦
March20°12°138 mm6 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦
April25°17°172 mm6 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦
May29°21°218 mm6 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦
June32°24°267 mm6 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦
July34°25°135 mm6 km/h13 h 33 min✦
August34°25°155 mm6 km/h13 h 0 min✦
September31°22°88 mm6 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦
October28°18°44 mm7 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
November22°12°47 mm6 km/h10 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
December17°7°38 mm6 km/h10 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Shixing in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Shixing in February?

Days average 17 °C (62 °F) and nights 9 °C (48 °F), with about 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 17°, nights near 9°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 73 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Shixing?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are October and December.

How long are the days in Shixing in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 11 h 17 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 36 min in December to 13 h 41 min in June.

Does it snow in Shixing in February?

Hardly — February nights average 9 °C (48 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Shixing in February?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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