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Selm Weather in February

Selm in February

The short of it: Selm in February averages a high of 7 °C (44 °F) and a low of 0 °C (32 °F), with 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 9 h 52 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 7° · low 0° · rain 61 mm · daylight 9 h 52 min

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

February in Selm brings afternoons near 7° and nights around 0°, with about 61 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 7°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 52 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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and June.

Against its neighbours, Selm runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Lünen, 10 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

February in Selm, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 15 mm less rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 52 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LünenNorth Rhine-Westphalia10 km SSE7°0°62 mm
BergkamenNorth Rhine-Westphalia15 km SE7°0°62 mm
Castrop-RauxelNorth Rhine-Westphalia19 km SW7°1°68 mm
DortmundNorth Rhine-Westphalia20 km S7°0°67 mm
RecklinghausenNorth Rhine-Westphalia21 km WSW7°1°67 mm
UnnaNorth Rhine-Westphalia23 km SE7°0°69 mm
HerneNorth Rhine-Westphalia24 km SW7°1°71 mm
HammNorth Rhine-Westphalia24 km E7°0°59 mm

The Almanac · Selm 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 61 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Selm by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January6°0°76 mm15 km/h8 h 17 min✦
February7°0°61 mm15 km/h9 h 52 min✦✦
March11°2°57 mm14 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦
April16°5°43 mm12 km/h13 h 48 min✦✦✦✦✦
May20°8°57 mm12 km/h15 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
June23°11°67 mm11 km/h16 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
July25°13°92 mm11 km/h16 h 13 min✦✦✦
August24°12°89 mm10 km/h14 h 36 min✦✦✦
September20°10°68 mm10 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
October15°7°63 mm12 km/h10 h 32 min✦✦✦
November10°4°76 mm13 km/h8 h 44 min✦✦
December6°1°82 mm14 km/h7 h 49 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Selm in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Selm in February?

Days average 7 °C (44 °F) and nights 0 °C (32 °F), with about 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 7°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Selm?

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

How long are the days in Selm in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 52 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 49 min in December to 16 h 39 min in June.

Does it snow in Selm in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Selm in February?

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

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