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Finote Selam Weather in February

Finote Selam in February

The short of it: Finote Selam in February averages a high of 30 °C (87 °F) and a low of 11 °C (51 °F), with 11 mm (0.43 in) of rain and about 11 h 47 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 11° · rain 11 mm · daylight 11 h 47 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: November & December

Thirty years of records give Finote Selam an average February high of 30°, a low of 11° and some 11 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 11 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 47 min in mid-February.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates February 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are November and December.

Against its neighbours, Finote Selam runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Burē, 22 km to the W, is 1° cooler by day.

February in Finote Selam, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus March
1° colder
Day–night spread
20°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 47 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BurēAmhara22 km W29°9°14 mm
Dembech’aAmhara29 km SE30°10°14 mm
TīlīlīAmhara32 km WNW27°7°26 mm
Shendi2836 km W29°9°14 mm
Ginja BetAmhara44 km WNW28°7°21 mm
Gimja Bēt MaryamAmhara45 km WNW28°7°21 mm
InjibaraAmhara51 km NW26°6°29 mm
Ādīs K’idamēAmhara60 km NW27°6°24 mm

The Almanac · Finote Selam 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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Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 11 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Finote Selam by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°10°7.0 mm6 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
February30°11°11 mm6 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
March31°12°28 mm7 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
April31°13°37 mm7 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
May30°14°96 mm6 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦
June27°13°197 mm6 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦
July24°13°345 mm5 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦✦
August24°13°324 mm5 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
September25°12°203 mm5 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
October27°12°88 mm5 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦
November28°11°30 mm6 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦✦✦
December28°10°10 mm6 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Finote Selam in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Finote Selam in February?

Days average 30 °C (87 °F) and nights 11 °C (51 °F), with about 11 mm (0.43 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 11 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Finote Selam?

The Almanac gives February 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are November and December.

How long are the days in Finote Selam in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 11 h 47 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 30 min in December to 12 h 45 min in June.

Does it snow in Finote Selam in February?

Hardly — February nights average 11 °C (51 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Finote Selam in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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