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Schwerte Weather in February

Schwerte in February

The short of it: Schwerte in February averages a high of 7 °C (44 °F) and a low of -0 °C (32 °F), with 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 9 h 54 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 7° · low 0° · rain 72 mm · daylight 9 h 54 min

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

Thirty years of records give Schwerte an average February high of 7°, a low of 0° and some 72 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 7°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 8th 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, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and August.

Against its neighbours, Schwerte runs about middling and drier than most in February. Dortmund, 11 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

February in Schwerte, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 12 mm less rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 54 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DortmundNorth Rhine-Westphalia11 km NW7°0°67 mm
HagenNorth Rhine-Westphalia11 km SW6°0°82 mm
IserlohnNorth Rhine-Westphalia12 km SE6°-1°80 mm
UnnaNorth Rhine-Westphalia13 km NE7°0°69 mm
WittenNorth Rhine-Westphalia15 km W7°0°77 mm
LünenNorth Rhine-Westphalia19 km N7°0°62 mm
Castrop-RauxelNorth Rhine-Westphalia22 km NW7°1°68 mm
BochumNorth Rhine-Westphalia25 km W7°1°75 mm

The Almanac · Schwerte 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 7°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Schwerte by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January6°0°84 mm15 km/h8 h 19 min✦
February7°0°72 mm15 km/h9 h 54 min✦
March10°2°60 mm14 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦
April15°5°50 mm12 km/h13 h 47 min✦✦✦
May19°8°65 mm12 km/h15 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
June22°11°73 mm11 km/h16 h 36 min✦✦✦
July24°13°107 mm11 km/h16 h 10 min✦✦✦
August23°12°102 mm10 km/h14 h 35 min✦✦✦
September19°9°74 mm10 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦
October15°6°71 mm12 km/h10 h 33 min✦✦
November10°4°78 mm13 km/h8 h 46 min✦
December6°1°90 mm14 km/h7 h 52 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Schwerte in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Schwerte in February?

Days average 7 °C (44 °F) and nights -0 °C (32 °F), with about 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 7°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Schwerte?

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

How long are the days in Schwerte in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 54 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 52 min in December to 16 h 36 min in June.

Does it snow in Schwerte in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Schwerte in February?

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

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