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Macas Weather in February

Macas in February

The short of it: Macas in February averages a high of 27 °C (80 °F) and a low of 18 °C (64 °F), with 165 mm (6.5 in) of rain and about 12 h 11 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 27° · low 18° · rain 165 mm · daylight 12 h 11 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & June

February in Macas brings afternoons near 27° and nights around 18°, with about 165 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 27°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 165 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 11 min in mid-February.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Macas runs warmer than most and about as wet in February. Sucúa, 18 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

February in Macas, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 17 mm less rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 11 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SucúaMorona-Santiago Province18 km SSW27°18°142 mm
PaloraMorona-Santiago Province70 km NNE26°18°312 mm
AlausíChimborazo Province82 km W20°9°90 mm
PuyoPastaza Province92 km N26°17°288 mm
RiobambaChimborazo Province93 km NW20°9°49 mm
AzoguesCanar94 km WSW21°9°75 mm
CañarCanar95 km WSW17°6°78 mm
La UniónAzuay95 km SW22°10°62 mm

The Almanac · Macas 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 27°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 165 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Macas by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°17°182 mm5 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
February27°18°165 mm5 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
March27°17°202 mm5 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
April27°17°224 mm5 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
May27°17°258 mm5 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
June26°17°294 mm5 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦
July26°16°267 mm5 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦
August26°16°196 mm6 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
September27°16°191 mm6 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
October28°17°201 mm6 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
November28°17°176 mm6 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
December28°17°157 mm6 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Macas in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Macas in February?

Days average 27 °C (80 °F) and nights 18 °C (64 °F), with about 165 mm (6.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 27°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 165 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Macas?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Macas in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 11 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Macas in February?

Hardly — February nights average 18 °C (64 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Macas in February?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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