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Xiaoshi Weather in February

Xiaoshi in February

The short of it: Xiaoshi in February averages a high of -0 °C (31 °F) and a low of -13 °C (9 °F), with 9.0 mm (0.35 in) of rain and about 10 h 34 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 0° · low -13° · rain 9.0 mm · daylight 10 h 34 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: October & May

February in Xiaoshi brings afternoons near 0° and nights around -13°, with about 9.0 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against January, to near 0°; nights run about -13°. Rain is scarce, about 9.0 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 34 min in mid-February, 63 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and May.

Against its neighbours, Xiaoshi runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Benxi, 30 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

February in Xiaoshi, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
4° warmer, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus March
6° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 34 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BenxiLiaoning30 km W0°-12°9.0 mm
GongchanglingLiaoning60 km WSW0°-11°7.0 mm
FushunLiaoning67 km NNW0°-12°7.0 mm
DonglingLiaoning73 km NW0°-11°6.0 mm
SujiatunLiaoning77 km WNW1°-11°5.0 mm
ShenyangLiaoning79 km NW1°-10°6.0 mm
KuandianLiaoning84 km SE0°-13°14 mm
HushitaiLiaoning88 km NW0°-12°5.0 mm

The Almanac · Xiaoshi 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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Highs rise 4° against January, to near 0°; nights run about -13°. Rain is scarce, about 9.0 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Xiaoshi by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-17°6.0 mm7 km/h9 h 30 min✦✦
February0°-13°9.0 mm9 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦
March6°-5°15 mm10 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦
April15°2°45 mm11 km/h13 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
May22°9°61 mm10 km/h14 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
June26°15°102 mm8 km/h15 h 8 min✦✦✦
July28°19°184 mm7 km/h14 h 52 min✦✦✦
August28°19°210 mm6 km/h13 h 49 min✦✦✦
September25°12°63 mm6 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
October17°4°40 mm8 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
November8°-3°24 mm8 km/h9 h 48 min✦✦✦
December-2°-12°10 mm7 km/h9 h 12 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Xiaoshi in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Xiaoshi in February?

Days average -0 °C (31 °F) and nights -13 °C (9 °F), with about 9.0 mm (0.35 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against January, to near 0°; nights run about -13°. Rain is scarce, about 9.0 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Xiaoshi?

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

How long are the days in Xiaoshi in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 34 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 12 min in December to 15 h 8 min in June.

Does it snow in Xiaoshi in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Xiaoshi in February?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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