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Ashibetsu Weather in February

Ashibetsu in February

The short of it: Ashibetsu in February averages a high of -1 °C (30 °F) and a low of -11 °C (13 °F), with 51 mm (2.0 in) of rain and about 10 h 26 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -1° · low -11° · rain 51 mm · daylight 10 h 26 min

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

Thirty years of records give Ashibetsu an average February high of -1°, a low of -11° and some 51 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about -1°, nights near -11°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 51 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 26 min in mid-February, 69 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates February 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and July.

Against its neighbours, Ashibetsu runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Utashinai, 11 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

February in Ashibetsu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 16 mm less rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 26 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
UtashinaiHokkaido11 km W-1°-11°58 mm
AkabiraHokkaido12 km WNW-1°-10°58 mm
KamisunagawaHokkaido17 km W-1°-10°62 mm
Naka-furanoHokkaido23 km ESE-3°-13°40 mm
SunagawaHokkaido23 km W-1°-10°68 mm
TakikawaHokkaido23 km WNW-1°-10°68 mm
BieiHokkaido24 km ENE-3°-13°45 mm
Kami-furanoHokkaido24 km ESE-3°-13°42 mm

The Almanac · Ashibetsu 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 -1°, nights near -11°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 51 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Ashibetsu by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-11°67 mm9 km/h9 h 17 min✦
February-1°-11°51 mm9 km/h10 h 26 min✦
March3°-6°53 mm11 km/h11 h 48 min✦
April10°1°57 mm12 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦
May17°7°64 mm11 km/h14 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
June20°11°71 mm9 km/h15 h 24 min✦✦✦
July24°16°124 mm9 km/h15 h 6 min✦✦✦
August25°16°128 mm8 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦
September21°12°132 mm8 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October14°5°101 mm9 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦
November7°-1°98 mm10 km/h9 h 36 min✦
December0°-8°93 mm9 km/h8 h 58 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ashibetsu in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ashibetsu in February?

Days average -1 °C (30 °F) and nights -11 °C (13 °F), with about 51 mm (2.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -1°, nights near -11°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 51 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Ashibetsu?

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

How long are the days in Ashibetsu in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 26 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 58 min in December to 15 h 24 min in June.

Does it snow in Ashibetsu in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Ashibetsu in February?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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