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Chippubetsu Weather in February

Chippubetsu in February

The short of it: Chippubetsu in February averages a high of -2 °C (29 °F) and a low of -11 °C (13 °F), with 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain and about 10 h 25 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -2° · low -11° · rain 64 mm · daylight 10 h 25 min

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

February in Chippubetsu brings afternoons near -2° and nights around -11°, with about 64 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -2°, nights near -11°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 25 min in mid-February, 70 minutes more than a month before.

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

Against its neighbours, Chippubetsu runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Hokuryū, 4 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

February in Chippubetsu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 21 mm less rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 25 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HokuryūHokkaido4 km WNW-2°-11°66 mm
NumataHokkaido5 km NNW-2°-11°66 mm
FukagawaHokkaido9 km SE-1°-11°61 mm
MoseushiHokkaido9 km S-2°-11°64 mm
UryūHokkaido16 km SSW-1°-10°68 mm
TakikawaHokkaido24 km SSW-1°-10°68 mm
AkabiraHokkaido25 km SSE-1°-10°58 mm
KikusuichōHokkaido25 km SSW-1°-10°68 mm

The Almanac · Chippubetsu 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 -2°, nights near -11°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Chippubetsu by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-11°85 mm11 km/h9 h 16 min✦
February-2°-11°64 mm11 km/h10 h 25 min✦
March3°-6°56 mm12 km/h11 h 48 min✦
April10°1°59 mm13 km/h13 h 23 min✦✦
May17°7°61 mm12 km/h14 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
June21°12°70 mm10 km/h15 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
July24°16°117 mm9 km/h15 h 8 min✦✦✦
August25°17°133 mm9 km/h13 h 58 min✦✦✦
September21°12°133 mm10 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October15°5°110 mm11 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦
November7°0°119 mm12 km/h9 h 35 min✦
December-1°-7°118 mm12 km/h8 h 56 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chippubetsu in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chippubetsu in February?

Days average -2 °C (29 °F) and nights -11 °C (13 °F), with about 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -2°, nights near -11°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Chippubetsu?

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

How long are the days in Chippubetsu in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 25 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 56 min in December to 15 h 26 min in June.

Does it snow in Chippubetsu in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Chippubetsu in February?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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