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Hetit Weather in February

Hetit in February

The short of it: Hetit in February averages a high of 10 °C (51 °F) and a low of 1 °C (35 °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 10° · low 1° · rain 166 mm · daylight 10 h 47 min

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

February in Hetit brings afternoons near 10° and nights around 1°, with about 166 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 10°, nights near 1°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 166 mm. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 47 min in mid-February, 54 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, Hetit runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Taxa Cheya, 3 km to the E, is 1° warmer by day.

February in Hetit, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus January
3° warmer, 9.0 mm more rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Jan–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 47 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Taxa CheyaDuhok3 km E11°2°164 mm
ShelādizDuhok4 km E11°2°164 mm
Taxe Nerwa DoskiyaDuhok6 km ESE11°2°162 mm
Dêrelûk Devera NihêliyaDuhok7 km WNW11°2°165 mm
HetiteDuhok9 km N6°-3°125 mm
KuchkaErbil11 km E11°2°161 mm
HiloraDuhok11 km ESE9°0°148 mm
Ruye shenDuhok14 km ENE10°0°157 mm

The Almanac · Hetit 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 10°, nights near 1°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 166 mm. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Hetit by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°-1°157 mm6 km/h9 h 53 min✦
February10°1°166 mm7 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦
March16°6°146 mm8 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦
April20°10°100 mm9 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦✦
May26°16°41 mm8 km/h14 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
June33°21°0.0 mm9 km/h14 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
July37°24°0.0 mm9 km/h14 h 28 min✦✦✦
August37°24°0.0 mm9 km/h13 h 34 min✦✦✦
September32°19°1.0 mm8 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
October25°13°25 mm6 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦✦✦
November17°7°84 mm5 km/h10 h 8 min✦✦✦
December11°2°124 mm6 km/h9 h 38 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hetit in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hetit in February?

Days average 10 °C (51 °F) and nights 1 °C (35 °F), with about 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 10°, nights near 1°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 166 mm. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Hetit?

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

How long are the days in Hetit in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 47 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 38 min in December to 14 h 41 min in June.

Does it snow in Hetit in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Hetit in February?

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

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