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Dorstfeld Weather in February

Dorstfeld in February

The short of it: Dorstfeld in February averages a high of 7 °C (45 °F) and a low of 0 °C (33 °F), with 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain and about 9 h 53 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 7° · low 0° · rain 68 mm · daylight 9 h 53 min

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

Thirty years of records give Dorstfeld an average February high of 7°, a low of 0° and some 68 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 7°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 68 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 May and June.

Against its neighbours, Dorstfeld runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Dortmund, 4 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

February in Dorstfeld, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 13 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
DortmundNorth Rhine-Westphalia4 km ENE7°0°67 mm
WittenNorth Rhine-Westphalia8 km SSW7°0°77 mm
Castrop-RauxelNorth Rhine-Westphalia9 km NW7°1°68 mm
HerneNorth Rhine-Westphalia13 km WNW7°1°71 mm
BochumNorth Rhine-Westphalia14 km W7°1°75 mm
LünenNorth Rhine-Westphalia15 km NNE7°0°62 mm
HagenNorth Rhine-Westphalia16 km SSE6°0°82 mm
WattenscheidNorth Rhine-Westphalia19 km W7°1°72 mm

The Almanac · Dorstfeld 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 68 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Dorstfeld by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January6°1°81 mm15 km/h8 h 19 min✦
February7°0°68 mm15 km/h9 h 53 min✦✦
March11°2°60 mm14 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦
April16°5°49 mm12 km/h13 h 47 min✦✦✦
May20°9°62 mm12 km/h15 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
June23°12°73 mm11 km/h16 h 36 min✦✦✦
July25°14°102 mm10 km/h16 h 11 min✦✦✦
August24°13°97 mm10 km/h14 h 35 min✦✦✦
September20°10°73 mm10 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦
October15°7°71 mm12 km/h10 h 33 min✦✦
November10°4°78 mm13 km/h8 h 46 min✦✦
December6°1°88 mm14 km/h7 h 51 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Dorstfeld in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Dorstfeld in February?

Days average 7 °C (45 °F) and nights 0 °C (33 °F), with about 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 7°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 68 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Dorstfeld?

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

How long are the days in Dorstfeld in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 53 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 51 min in December to 16 h 36 min in June.

Does it snow in Dorstfeld in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Dorstfeld in February?

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

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