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‘Afak Weather in February

‘Afak in February

The short of it: ‘Afak in February averages a high of 21 °C (69 °F) and a low of 8 °C (47 °F), with 17 mm (0.67 in) of rain and about 11 h 0 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 21° · low 8° · rain 17 mm · daylight 11 h 0 min

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

Thirty years of records give ‘Afak an average February high of 21°, a low of 8° and some 17 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 21°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 0 min in mid-February, 44 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates February 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are November and February.

Against its neighbours, ‘Afak runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. Al Diwaniyah, 31 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

February in ‘Afak, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus January
3° warmer, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus March
6° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 0 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Al DiwaniyahAl-Qadisiyah31 km WSW21°9°14 mm
An Nu‘mānīyahWasit57 km NNE21°9°25 mm
Al-QāsimBabil59 km WNW20°8°14 mm
Ar RumaythahMuthanna60 km S20°9°15 mm
Ash ShāmīyahAl-Qadisiyah62 km W20°9°11 mm
Nahiyat GhammasAl-Qadisiyah69 km WSW20°9°10 mm
Al-KutWasit73 km NE21°9°30 mm
Al ḨayyWasit76 km E21°9°24 mm

The Almanac · ‘Afak Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like January: highs about 21°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of ‘Afak by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January18°6°23 mm11 km/h10 h 16 min✦✦✦✦✦
February21°8°17 mm12 km/h11 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
March27°13°10 mm14 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦✦✦
April31°18°12 mm14 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
May38°23°6.0 mm14 km/h13 h 47 min✦✦✦
June43°27°0.0 mm16 km/h14 h 14 min✦✦✦
July45°28°0.0 mm17 km/h14 h 3 min✦✦✦
August45°28°0.0 mm14 km/h13 h 19 min✦✦✦
September41°24°0.0 mm12 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦
October35°19°2.0 mm9 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦✦
November25°12°26 mm9 km/h10 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
December19°7°25 mm10 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about ‘Afak in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in ‘Afak in February?

Days average 21 °C (69 °F) and nights 8 °C (47 °F), with about 17 mm (0.67 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 21°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit ‘Afak?

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

How long are the days in ‘Afak in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 11 h 0 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 4 min in December to 14 h 14 min in June.

Does it snow in ‘Afak in February?

Hardly — February nights average 8 °C (47 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for ‘Afak in February?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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