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Salgótarján Weather in February

Salgótarján in February

The short of it: Salgótarján in February averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -4 °C (25 °F), with 26 mm (1.0 in) of rain and about 10 h 9 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -4° · rain 26 mm · daylight 10 h 9 min

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

Thirty years of records give Salgótarján an average February high of 4°, a low of -4° and some 26 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 4°, nights near -4°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 26 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 9 min in mid-February, 82 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 May.

Against its neighbours, Salgótarján runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Lučenec, 28 km to the NNW, is 1° warmer by day.

February in Salgótarján, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
3° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 9 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LučenecBanská Bystrica Region28 km NNW5°-4°26 mm
Rimavská SobotaBanská Bystrica Region36 km NNE4°-4°23 mm
GyöngyösHeves County36 km SSE5°-3°25 mm
ÓzdBorsod-Abaúj-Zemplén39 km ENE4°-4°22 mm
EgerHeves County48 km ESE4°-4°24 mm
VácPest County61 km SW6°-2°27 mm
KazincbarcikaBorsod-Abaúj-Zemplén64 km ENE4°-4°23 mm
GödöllőPest County65 km SSW5°-3°28 mm

The Almanac · Salgótarján Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 4°, nights near -4°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 26 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Salgótarján by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-5°26 mm8 km/h8 h 46 min✦✦✦
February4°-4°26 mm8 km/h10 h 9 min✦✦✦
March10°-1°30 mm10 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦
April17°5°39 mm9 km/h13 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
May21°9°66 mm9 km/h15 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
June25°13°69 mm9 km/h16 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
July27°14°77 mm8 km/h15 h 40 min✦✦✦
August26°14°55 mm8 km/h14 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
September20°9°53 mm8 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
October14°5°46 mm7 km/h10 h 43 min✦✦✦
November8°1°47 mm8 km/h9 h 9 min✦✦
December2°-3°33 mm7 km/h8 h 23 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Salgótarján in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Salgótarján in February?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -4 °C (25 °F), with about 26 mm (1.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 4°, nights near -4°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 26 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Salgótarján?

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

How long are the days in Salgótarján in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 9 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 23 min in December to 16 h 2 min in June.

Does it snow in Salgótarján in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Salgótarján in February?

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

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