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Oelsnitz Weather in February

Oelsnitz in February

The short of it: Oelsnitz in February averages a high of 3 °C (38 °F) and a low of -3 °C (28 °F), with 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 9 h 57 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -3° · rain 44 mm · daylight 9 h 57 min

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

Thirty years of records give Oelsnitz an average February high of 3°, a low of -3° and some 44 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 3°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 44 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 57 min in mid-February, 92 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 May.

Against its neighbours, Oelsnitz runs about middling and wetter than most in February. Hohenstein-Ernstthal, 8 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

February in Oelsnitz, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 57 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Hohenstein-ErnstthalSaxony8 km N3°-3°44 mm
ZwickauSaxony15 km W4°-2°40 mm
AueSaxony15 km S3°-3°44 mm
GlauchauSaxony15 km NW4°-2°41 mm
SchneebergSaxony15 km SSW3°-3°48 mm
Limbach-OberfrohnaSaxony15 km NNE3°-2°43 mm
ChemnitzSaxony20 km NE4°-2°42 mm
MeeraneSaxony21 km NW4°-2°40 mm

The Almanac · Oelsnitz 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 3°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 44 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Oelsnitz by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-3°49 mm17 km/h8 h 25 min✦✦
February3°-3°44 mm16 km/h9 h 57 min✦✦✦
March8°0°54 mm16 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April15°5°36 mm13 km/h13 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
May18°8°64 mm13 km/h15 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
June22°11°69 mm12 km/h16 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
July24°13°104 mm12 km/h16 h 3 min✦✦✦
August23°12°82 mm12 km/h14 h 31 min✦✦✦
September19°9°72 mm12 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦
October13°5°61 mm14 km/h10 h 35 min✦✦✦
November7°2°58 mm14 km/h8 h 51 min✦✦
December3°-1°51 mm16 km/h7 h 59 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Oelsnitz in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Oelsnitz in February?

Days average 3 °C (38 °F) and nights -3 °C (28 °F), with about 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 3°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 44 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Oelsnitz?

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

How long are the days in Oelsnitz in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 57 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 59 min in December to 16 h 28 min in June.

Does it snow in Oelsnitz in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Oelsnitz in February?

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

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