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Sinjār Weather in February

Sinjār in February

The short of it: Sinjār in February averages a high of 14 °C (57 °F) and a low of 5 °C (42 °F), with 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain and about 10 h 49 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 14° · low 5° · rain 59 mm · daylight 10 h 49 min

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

Thirty years of records give Sinjār an average February high of 14°, a low of 5° and some 59 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 14°, nights near 5°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 49 min in mid-February, 52 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are November and April.

Against its neighbours, Sinjār runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Al Mālikīyah, 98 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

February in Sinjār, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 13 mm less rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 49 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Al MālikīyahAl-Hasakah98 km NNE14°5°79 mm
Al QāmishlīAl-Hasakah100 km NW13°4°65 mm
NusaybinMardin102 km NW13°4°65 mm
Al ḨasakahAl-Hasakah103 km WNW14°3°44 mm
SumaylDuhok105 km NE14°5°142 mm
SimeleDuhok105 km NE14°5°142 mm
Al Mawşil al JadīdahNineveh110 km E15°6°78 mm
MosulNineveh111 km E15°7°80 mm

The Almanac · Sinjār 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 14°, nights near 5°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Sinjār by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January12°5°72 mm7 km/h9 h 56 min✦✦
February14°5°59 mm8 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦✦
March19°9°52 mm9 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
April25°13°43 mm9 km/h13 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
May32°20°33 mm9 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
June38°26°0.0 mm11 km/h14 h 37 min✦✦✦
July42°28°1.0 mm10 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦
August42°28°0.0 mm9 km/h13 h 32 min✦✦✦
September37°24°1.0 mm8 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦
October30°19°18 mm7 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
November22°12°37 mm5 km/h10 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
December14°6°77 mm6 km/h9 h 42 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sinjār in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sinjār in February?

Days average 14 °C (57 °F) and nights 5 °C (42 °F), with about 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 14°, nights near 5°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Sinjār?

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

How long are the days in Sinjār in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 49 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 42 min in December to 14 h 37 min in June.

Does it snow in Sinjār in February?

Hardly — February nights average 5 °C (42 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sinjār in February?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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