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Harpen Weather in February

Harpen in February

The short of it: Harpen in February averages a high of 7 °C (45 °F) and a low of 1 °C (33 °F), with 75 mm (3.0 in) of rain and about 9 h 53 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 7° · low 1° · rain 75 mm · daylight 9 h 53 min

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

February in Harpen brings afternoons near 7° and nights around 1°, with about 75 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 7°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 75 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 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and June.

Against its neighbours, Harpen runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Bochum, 5 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

February in Harpen, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 16 mm less rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
6°
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
BochumNorth Rhine-Westphalia5 km WSW7°1°75 mm
HerneNorth Rhine-Westphalia6 km NW7°1°71 mm
Castrop-RauxelNorth Rhine-Westphalia7 km NNE7°1°68 mm
WittenNorth Rhine-Westphalia8 km SE7°0°77 mm
WattenscheidNorth Rhine-Westphalia10 km W7°1°72 mm
DortmundNorth Rhine-Westphalia12 km E7°0°67 mm
HattingenNorth Rhine-Westphalia13 km SSW7°1°80 mm
GelsenkirchenNorth Rhine-Westphalia13 km W7°1°67 mm

The Almanac · Harpen Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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February
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Much like January: highs about 7°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 75 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Harpen by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January6°1°91 mm15 km/h8 h 19 min✦
February7°1°75 mm15 km/h9 h 53 min✦
March11°2°68 mm14 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦
April15°5°53 mm12 km/h13 h 47 min✦✦✦
May19°9°64 mm12 km/h15 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
June23°12°78 mm11 km/h16 h 36 min✦✦✦
July25°14°102 mm11 km/h16 h 11 min✦✦✦
August24°13°99 mm10 km/h14 h 35 min✦✦✦
September20°10°79 mm10 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦
October15°7°79 mm13 km/h10 h 33 min✦✦
November10°4°84 mm13 km/h8 h 46 min✦
December6°2°98 mm14 km/h7 h 51 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Harpen in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Harpen in February?

Days average 7 °C (45 °F) and nights 1 °C (33 °F), with about 75 mm (3.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 7°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 75 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Harpen?

The Almanac gives February 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are May and June.

How long are the days in Harpen 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 Harpen in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Harpen in February?

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

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