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'Ākra Weather in February

'Ākra in February

The short of it: 'Ākra in February averages a high of 13 °C (55 °F) and a low of 3 °C (38 °F), with 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain and about 10 h 47 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 13° · low 3° · rain 166 mm · daylight 10 h 47 min

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

Thirty years of records give 'Ākra an average February high of 13°, a low of 3° and some 166 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 13°, nights near 3°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 166 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 47 min in mid-February, 53 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and May.

Against its neighbours, 'Ākra runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. ‘Aqrah, 3 km to the NNE, is 2° cooler by day.

February in 'Ākra, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus January
3° warmer, 17 mm less rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 47 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
‘AqrahNineveh3 km NNE11°2°165 mm
HiloraDuhok30 km N9°0°148 mm
Taxe Nerwa DoskiyaDuhok33 km NNW11°2°162 mm
KuchkaErbil34 km N11°2°161 mm
ShelādizDuhok35 km NNW11°2°164 mm
Taxa CheyaDuhok35 km NNW11°2°164 mm
HetitDuhok36 km NNW10°1°166 mm
Ruye shenDuhok37 km N10°0°157 mm

The Almanac · 'Ākra 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 13°, nights near 3°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 166 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of 'Ākra by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January10°1°183 mm7 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦
February13°3°166 mm8 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦
March17°7°136 mm9 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦
April22°11°89 mm9 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦✦
May30°17°29 mm8 km/h14 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
June37°22°0.0 mm9 km/h14 h 40 min✦✦✦
July41°26°0.0 mm10 km/h14 h 26 min✦✦✦
August40°25°0.0 mm9 km/h13 h 33 min✦✦✦
September36°20°0.0 mm8 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦
October28°14°22 mm6 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
November19°8°90 mm5 km/h10 h 9 min✦✦✦
December13°4°118 mm6 km/h9 h 39 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about 'Ākra in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in 'Ākra in February?

Days average 13 °C (55 °F) and nights 3 °C (38 °F), with about 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 13°, nights near 3°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 166 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit 'Ākra?

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

How long are the days in 'Ākra in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 47 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 39 min in December to 14 h 40 min in June.

Does it snow in 'Ākra in February?

Hardly — February nights average 3 °C (38 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for 'Ākra in February?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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