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Pegnitz Weather in February

Pegnitz in February

The short of it: Pegnitz in February averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -3 °C (26 °F), with 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 10 h 1 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -3° · rain 66 mm · daylight 10 h 1 min

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

Thirty years of records give Pegnitz an average February high of 4°, a low of -3° and some 66 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 4°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 1 min in mid-February, 88 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 August and May.

Against its neighbours, Pegnitz runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Bayreuth, 22 km to the N, is 1° warmer by day.

February in Pegnitz, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 18 mm less rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 1 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BayreuthBavaria22 km N5°-3°52 mm
HersbruckBavaria28 km SSW4°-3°63 mm
Sulzbach-RosenbergBavaria32 km SSE4°-3°60 mm
Lauf an der PegnitzBavaria32 km SW5°-3°53 mm
ForchheimBavaria35 km W6°-2°46 mm
Röthenbach an der PegnitzBavaria37 km SW5°-3°48 mm
KulmbachBavaria39 km N5°-3°49 mm
HirschaidBavaria40 km W5°-2°43 mm

The Almanac · Pegnitz 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 4°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Pegnitz by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-3°84 mm11 km/h8 h 33 min✦
February4°-3°66 mm11 km/h10 h 1 min✦✦
March8°-1°72 mm12 km/h11 h 44 min✦
April14°3°47 mm10 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦✦
May18°7°65 mm10 km/h15 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
June22°10°83 mm9 km/h16 h 18 min✦✦✦
July23°12°91 mm9 km/h15 h 55 min✦✦✦
August23°11°70 mm8 km/h14 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
September18°8°72 mm9 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
October12°4°77 mm9 km/h10 h 38 min✦✦
November6°1°73 mm9 km/h8 h 58 min✦
December3°-2°92 mm10 km/h8 h 8 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Pegnitz in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Pegnitz in February?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -3 °C (26 °F), with about 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 4°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Pegnitz?

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

How long are the days in Pegnitz in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 1 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 8 min in December to 16 h 18 min in June.

Does it snow in Pegnitz in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Pegnitz in February?

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

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