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Forchheim Weather in February

Forchheim in February

The short of it: Forchheim in February averages a high of 6 °C (42 °F) and a low of -2 °C (28 °F), with 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain and about 10 h 2 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low -2° · rain 46 mm · daylight 10 h 2 min

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

February in Forchheim brings afternoons near 6° and nights around -2°, with about 46 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 6°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 46 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 2 min in mid-February, 88 minutes more than a month before.

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

Against its neighbours, Forchheim runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Hirschaid, 12 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

February in Forchheim, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 10 mm less rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 2 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HirschaidBavaria12 km NNW5°-2°43 mm
ErlangenBavaria15 km SSW5°-3°49 mm
Höchstadt an der AischBavaria18 km W5°-2°47 mm
HerzogenaurachBavaria21 km SW5°-3°48 mm
BambergBavaria23 km NNW5°-2°42 mm
FürthBavaria27 km S6°-3°43 mm
Lauf an der PegnitzBavaria28 km SE5°-3°53 mm
Röthenbach an der PegnitzBavaria29 km SSE5°-3°48 mm

The Almanac · Forchheim 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 6°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 46 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Forchheim by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-2°56 mm9 km/h8 h 34 min✦✦
February6°-2°46 mm9 km/h10 h 2 min✦✦
March10°0°54 mm10 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April16°3°36 mm9 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
May20°8°58 mm9 km/h15 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
June23°11°68 mm8 km/h16 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
July25°13°80 mm8 km/h15 h 54 min✦✦✦
August25°12°58 mm7 km/h14 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
September20°8°61 mm7 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
October14°5°63 mm7 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦✦
November8°2°54 mm8 km/h8 h 59 min✦✦
December4°-1°64 mm9 km/h8 h 8 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Forchheim in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Forchheim in February?

Days average 6 °C (42 °F) and nights -2 °C (28 °F), with about 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 6°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 46 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Forchheim?

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

How long are the days in Forchheim in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 2 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 8 min in December to 16 h 18 min in June.

Does it snow in Forchheim in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Forchheim in February?

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

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