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Riesa Weather in February

Riesa in February

The short of it: Riesa in February averages a high of 5 °C (42 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain and about 9 h 54 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -1° · rain 33 mm · daylight 9 h 54 min

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

Thirty years of records give Riesa an average February high of 5°, a low of -1° and some 33 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 5°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 33 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 54 min in mid-February, 94 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 April and June.

Against its neighbours, Riesa runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Oschatz, 13 km to the W, is 1° cooler by day.

February in Riesa, 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
7°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 54 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
OschatzSaxony13 km W5°-2°35 mm
GroßenhainSaxony17 km E5°-1°35 mm
MeissenSaxony21 km SE5°-1°37 mm
DöbelnSaxony24 km SSW4°-2°43 mm
CoswigSaxony28 km SE5°-1°35 mm
WilsdruffSaxony33 km SSE4°-2°42 mm
RadebeulSaxony34 km SE5°-1°35 mm
TorgauSaxony35 km NW6°-1°34 mm

The Almanac · Riesa 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 5°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 33 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Riesa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-3°43 mm15 km/h8 h 20 min✦✦✦
February5°-1°33 mm15 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦✦
March10°1°42 mm15 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
April16°5°28 mm13 km/h13 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦
May21°9°50 mm12 km/h15 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
June24°13°50 mm12 km/h16 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
July26°15°80 mm11 km/h16 h 9 min✦✦✦
August26°14°64 mm11 km/h14 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
September21°11°51 mm11 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
October15°6°42 mm12 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
November9°3°47 mm13 km/h8 h 47 min✦✦
December4°-1°44 mm14 km/h7 h 53 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Riesa in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Riesa in February?

Days average 5 °C (42 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 5°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 33 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Riesa?

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

How long are the days in Riesa in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 54 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 53 min in December to 16 h 34 min in June.

Does it snow in Riesa in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Riesa in February?

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

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