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Ambert Weather in February

Ambert in February

The short of it: Ambert in February averages a high of 8 °C (46 °F) and a low of -1 °C (31 °F), with 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 10 h 19 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 8° · low -1° · rain 28 mm · daylight 10 h 19 min

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

Thirty years of records give Ambert an average February high of 8°, a low of -1° and some 28 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 8°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 28 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 19 min in mid-February, 75 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Ambert runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Montbrison, 26 km to the ENE, is 1° warmer by day.

February in Ambert, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 10 mm less rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Jan–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 19 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MontbrisonAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes26 km ENE9°0°30 mm
ThiersAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes37 km NNW8°-1°33 mm
IssoireAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes38 km W9°0°26 mm
Saint-Just-Saint-RambertAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes39 km E9°1°32 mm
BrioudeAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes40 km SW9°0°25 mm
Andrézieux-BouthéonAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes40 km E9°1°33 mm
Aurec-sur-LoireAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes41 km ESE8°0°33 mm
LezouxAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes42 km NW9°0°28 mm

The Almanac · Ambert 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 8°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 28 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Ambert by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January6°-1°38 mm10 km/h9 h 4 min✦✦✦
February8°-1°28 mm11 km/h10 h 19 min✦✦✦
March12°2°33 mm12 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
April15°4°49 mm12 km/h13 h 28 min✦✦✦
May19°8°72 mm12 km/h14 h 53 min✦✦✦
June23°11°67 mm10 km/h15 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
July25°13°58 mm10 km/h15 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
August25°13°67 mm10 km/h14 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
September21°10°66 mm10 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
October16°7°59 mm10 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
November10°3°56 mm10 km/h9 h 25 min✦✦✦
December7°0°43 mm11 km/h8 h 43 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ambert in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ambert in February?

Days average 8 °C (46 °F) and nights -1 °C (31 °F), with about 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 8°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 28 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Ambert?

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

How long are the days in Ambert in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 19 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 43 min in December to 15 h 40 min in June.

Does it snow in Ambert in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Ambert in February?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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