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Simo Weather in February

Simo in February

The short of it: Simo in February averages a high of -6 °C (21 °F) and a low of -15 °C (6 °F), with 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain and about 8 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -6° · low -15° · rain 36 mm · daylight 8 h 7 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

February in Simo brings afternoons near -6° and nights around -15°, with about 36 mm of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Simo: highs scarcely reach -6°, nights fall to -15°. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 7 min in mid-February, 210 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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Simo runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Kuivaniemi, 12 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

February in Simo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° colder, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Oct–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 7 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KuivaniemiNorth Ostrobothnia12 km SSE-7°-15°36 mm
KemiLapland24 km WNW-5°-14°38 mm
LautiosaariLapland26 km NW-5°-14°38 mm
KeminmaaLapland28 km WNW-5°-14°38 mm
IiNorth Ostrobothnia42 km SSE-6°-14°33 mm
HaparandaNorrbotten46 km WNW-5°-14°40 mm
TornioLapland46 km WNW-5°-14°40 mm
TervolaLapland48 km NNW-6°-15°45 mm

The Almanac · Simo 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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The dead of winter in Simo: highs scarcely reach -6°, nights fall to -15°. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Simo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-6°-14°41 mm13 km/h4 h 37 min✦✦
February-6°-15°36 mm13 km/h8 h 7 min✦✦
March-1°-10°32 mm13 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦
April4°-4°29 mm12 km/h15 h 10 min✦✦✦
May10°2°41 mm13 km/h18 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
June17°8°56 mm13 km/h22 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
July20°12°68 mm12 km/h20 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
August18°10°68 mm12 km/h16 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
September12°5°58 mm13 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦✦
October5°-1°60 mm13 km/h9 h 22 min✦✦
November0°-5°56 mm13 km/h5 h 45 min✦
December-3°-10°49 mm12 km/h3 h 10 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Simo in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Simo in February?

Days average -6 °C (21 °F) and nights -15 °C (6 °F), with about 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Simo: highs scarcely reach -6°, nights fall to -15°. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Simo?

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

How long are the days in Simo in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 8 h 7 min. The days are lengthening — from 3 h 10 min in December to 22 h 58 min in June.

Does it snow in Simo in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Simo in February?

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

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