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Zaruma Weather in February

Zaruma in February

The short of it: Zaruma in February averages a high of 28 °C (82 °F) and a low of 18 °C (64 °F), with 235 mm (9.3 in) of rain and about 12 h 14 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 18° · rain 235 mm · daylight 12 h 14 min

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

February in Zaruma brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 18°, with about 235 mm of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Zaruma: highs scarcely reach 28°, nights fall to 18°. Wet spells are common — about 235 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 14 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 June and July.

Against its neighbours, Zaruma runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Portovelo, 3 km to the SSW, is 2° warmer by day.

February in Zaruma, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 74 mm more rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 14 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PortoveloEl Oro3 km SSW29°19°222 mm
PiñasEl Oro8 km W27°17°232 mm
BalsasEl Oro25 km WSW28°18°227 mm
MarcabelíEl Oro35 km WSW30°20°186 mm
CatacochaLoja40 km S24°15°182 mm
CatamayoLoja43 km SE28°18°144 mm
PasajeEl Oro46 km NNW32°22°113 mm
Santa RosaEl Oro47 km NW32°22°99 mm

The Almanac · Zaruma Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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The dead of winter in Zaruma: highs scarcely reach 28°, nights fall to 18°. Wet spells are common — about 235 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Zaruma by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°17°161 mm7 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦
February28°18°235 mm6 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
March28°18°314 mm6 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
April28°18°179 mm6 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
May28°17°70 mm7 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
June28°17°12 mm8 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
July28°17°4.0 mm8 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°17°5.0 mm9 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
September29°17°15 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
October29°17°24 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦✦✦
November29°17°27 mm8 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
December29°17°81 mm7 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Zaruma in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Zaruma in February?

Days average 28 °C (82 °F) and nights 18 °C (64 °F), with about 235 mm (9.3 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Zaruma: highs scarcely reach 28°, nights fall to 18°. Wet spells are common — about 235 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Zaruma?

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

How long are the days in Zaruma in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 14 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Zaruma in February?

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

What should I pack for Zaruma in February?

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

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