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Hetite Weather in February

Hetite in February

The short of it: Hetite in February averages a high of 6 °C (43 °F) and a low of -3 °C (28 °F), with 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain and about 10 h 46 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low -3° · rain 125 mm · daylight 10 h 46 min

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

Thirty years of records give Hetite an average February high of 6°, a low of -3° and some 125 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 6°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 125 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 46 min in mid-February, 54 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and June.

Against its neighbours, Hetite runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Dêrelûk Devera Nihêliya, 8 km to the SW, is 5° warmer by day.

February in Hetite, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 18 mm more rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 46 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Dêrelûk Devera NihêliyaDuhok8 km SW11°2°165 mm
HetitDuhok9 km S10°1°166 mm
Taxa CheyaDuhok10 km SSE11°2°164 mm
ShelādizDuhok11 km SSE11°2°164 mm
Taxe Nerwa DoskiyaDuhok12 km SE11°2°162 mm
KuchkaErbil15 km SE11°2°161 mm
Ruye shenDuhok16 km ESE10°0°157 mm
ÇukurcaHakkâri17 km NNW6°-2°130 mm

The Almanac · Hetite Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 6°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 125 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Hetite by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-4°107 mm6 km/h9 h 52 min✦
February6°-3°125 mm6 km/h10 h 46 min✦
March10°2°136 mm8 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦
April16°7°109 mm8 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦
May22°12°56 mm8 km/h14 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
June28°17°3.0 mm9 km/h14 h 42 min✦✦✦✦✦
July33°21°2.0 mm9 km/h14 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
August33°21°1.0 mm8 km/h13 h 34 min✦✦✦
September29°16°4.0 mm7 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
October21°10°41 mm6 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦✦✦
November13°4°84 mm6 km/h10 h 7 min✦✦
December7°-1°102 mm5 km/h9 h 37 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hetite in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hetite in February?

Days average 6 °C (43 °F) and nights -3 °C (28 °F), with about 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 6°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 125 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Hetite?

The Almanac gives February 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are October and June.

How long are the days in Hetite in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 46 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 37 min in December to 14 h 42 min in June.

Does it snow in Hetite in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Hetite in February?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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