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Tulcán Weather in February

Tulcán in February

The short of it: Tulcán in February averages a high of 17 °C (62 °F) and a low of 7 °C (45 °F), with 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain and about 12 h 5 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 7° · rain 82 mm · daylight 12 h 5 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & August

Thirty years of records give Tulcán an average February high of 17°, a low of 7° and some 82 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 17°, nights near 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 5 min in mid-February.

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 September and August.

Against its neighbours, Tulcán runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. Carlosama, 6 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

February in Tulcán, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 5 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CarlosamaNariño6 km NNW17°7°78 mm
AldanaNariño8 km NNE16°6°74 mm
IpialesNariño9 km E17°8°82 mm
PupialesNariño11 km NE17°7°78 mm
CumbalNariño14 km NW16°6°74 mm
PotosíNariño16 km E18°8°81 mm
GuachucalNariño17 km N16°7°76 mm
GualmatánNariño20 km NE16°7°78 mm

The Almanac · Tulcán 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 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Tulcán by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January17°7°80 mm8 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
February17°7°82 mm8 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
March17°7°98 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
April17°7°125 mm7 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
May17°7°89 mm8 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
June16°7°72 mm9 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
July15°6°60 mm11 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
August16°6°42 mm11 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
September17°6°55 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
October17°7°122 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
November17°7°133 mm7 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
December17°7°110 mm8 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Tulcán in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Tulcán in February?

Days average 17 °C (62 °F) and nights 7 °C (45 °F), with about 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 17°, nights near 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Tulcán?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Tulcán in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 5 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Tulcán in February?

Hardly — February nights average 7 °C (45 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Tulcán in February?

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

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