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Datteln Weather in February

Datteln in February

The short of it: Datteln in February averages a high of 7 °C (45 °F) and a low of 0 °C (33 °F), with 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain and about 9 h 53 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 7° · low 0° · rain 64 mm · daylight 9 h 53 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: June & September

Thirty years of records give Datteln an average February high of 7°, a low of 0° and some 64 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 7°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 53 min in mid-February, 95 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Datteln runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Recklinghausen, 11 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

February in Datteln, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 14 mm less rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 53 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RecklinghausenNorth Rhine-Westphalia11 km WSW7°1°67 mm
Castrop-RauxelNorth Rhine-Westphalia11 km SSW7°1°68 mm
LünenNorth Rhine-Westphalia13 km ESE7°0°62 mm
HertenNorth Rhine-Westphalia15 km WSW7°1°67 mm
HerneNorth Rhine-Westphalia15 km SSW7°1°71 mm
MarlNorth Rhine-Westphalia18 km W7°1°65 mm
DortmundNorth Rhine-Westphalia18 km SSE7°0°67 mm
BergkamenNorth Rhine-Westphalia21 km ESE7°0°62 mm

The Almanac · Datteln 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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Much like January: highs about 7°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Datteln by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January6°1°78 mm15 km/h8 h 17 min✦
February7°0°64 mm15 km/h9 h 53 min✦✦
March11°2°58 mm14 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦
April16°5°45 mm12 km/h13 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
May20°8°58 mm12 km/h15 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
June23°12°69 mm11 km/h16 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
July25°14°93 mm10 km/h16 h 12 min✦✦✦
August24°13°90 mm10 km/h14 h 36 min✦✦✦
September20°10°70 mm10 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
October15°7°66 mm12 km/h10 h 32 min✦✦✦
November10°4°77 mm13 km/h8 h 44 min✦✦
December6°1°84 mm14 km/h7 h 50 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Datteln in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Datteln in February?

Days average 7 °C (45 °F) and nights 0 °C (33 °F), with about 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 7°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Datteln?

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

How long are the days in Datteln in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 53 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 50 min in December to 16 h 38 min in June.

Does it snow in Datteln in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Datteln in February?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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