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El Progreso Weather in February

El Progreso in February

The short of it: El Progreso in February averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 16 °C (61 °F), with 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain and about 11 h 39 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 16° · rain 3.0 mm · daylight 11 h 39 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: November & December

February in El Progreso brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 16°, with about 3.0 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 29°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 39 min in mid-February, 18 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates February 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are November and December.

Against its neighbours, El Progreso runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Jutiapa, 9 km to the SSW, is 1° warmer by day.

February in El Progreso, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus March
1° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 39 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
JutiapaJutiapa9 km SSW31°17°2.0 mm
Asunción MitaJutiapa15 km E31°18°2.0 mm
Santa Catarina MitaJutiapa16 km NE30°18°3.0 mm
MonjasJalapa17 km N30°16°6.0 mm
AtescatempaJutiapa23 km SSE31°17°2.0 mm
JalpataguaJutiapa30 km SW32°18°3.0 mm
JalapaJalapa35 km NNW26°14°10 mm
San Luis JilotepequeJalapa35 km NNE29°17°8.0 mm

The Almanac · El Progreso Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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February
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Much like January: highs about 29°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of El Progreso by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°16°0.0 mm11 km/h11 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
February29°16°3.0 mm10 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
March31°17°7.0 mm10 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
April31°18°51 mm8 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
May30°19°174 mm6 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦
June29°19°265 mm5 km/h12 h 58 min✦✦✦
July29°18°207 mm6 km/h12 h 54 min✦✦
August29°18°182 mm5 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦
September28°18°229 mm4 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
October28°18°237 mm5 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦
November28°17°23 mm8 km/h11 h 27 min✦✦✦✦✦
December28°16°6.0 mm9 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about El Progreso in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in El Progreso in February?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 16 °C (61 °F), with about 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 29°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit El Progreso?

The Almanac gives February 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are November and December.

How long are the days in El Progreso in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 11 h 39 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 17 min in December to 12 h 58 min in June.

Does it snow in El Progreso in February?

Hardly — February nights average 16 °C (61 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for El Progreso in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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