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Hamatonbetsu Weather in February

Hamatonbetsu in February

The short of it: Hamatonbetsu in February averages a high of -4 °C (25 °F) and a low of -11 °C (12 °F), with 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 10 h 20 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -4° · low -11° · rain 48 mm · daylight 10 h 20 min

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

February in Hamatonbetsu brings afternoons near -4° and nights around -11°, with about 48 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -4°, nights near -11°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 48 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 20 min in mid-February, 73 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 June and August.

Against its neighbours, Hamatonbetsu runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Nakatonbetsu, 19 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

February in Hamatonbetsu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 26 mm less rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 20 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NakatonbetsuHokkaido19 km SSW-4°-12°54 mm
KaribetsuHokkaido24 km WNW-4°-10°53 mm
EsashiHokkaido27 km SE-3°-10°46 mm
NakagawaHokkaido43 km SW-3°-11°60 mm
HoronobeHokkaido44 km WSW-3°-10°62 mm
OtoineppuHokkaido46 km SSW-4°-11°57 mm
ToyotomiHokkaido48 km W-3°-9°63 mm
MakubetsuHokkaido51 km WNW-3°-9°61 mm

The Almanac · Hamatonbetsu 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 -4°, nights near -11°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 48 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Hamatonbetsu by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-10°74 mm18 km/h9 h 7 min✦
February-4°-11°48 mm17 km/h10 h 20 min✦
March1°-6°54 mm18 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April8°1°53 mm18 km/h13 h 26 min✦✦
May14°6°62 mm17 km/h14 h 51 min✦✦✦
June16°10°66 mm15 km/h15 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
July20°14°105 mm14 km/h15 h 18 min✦✦✦
August23°16°118 mm14 km/h14 h 4 min✦✦✦
September21°13°113 mm15 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°6°101 mm19 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦
November6°-1°100 mm20 km/h9 h 27 min✦
December-2°-7°102 mm20 km/h8 h 46 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hamatonbetsu in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hamatonbetsu in February?

Days average -4 °C (25 °F) and nights -11 °C (12 °F), with about 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -4°, nights near -11°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 48 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Hamatonbetsu?

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

How long are the days in Hamatonbetsu in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 20 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 46 min in December to 15 h 37 min in June.

Does it snow in Hamatonbetsu in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Hamatonbetsu in February?

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

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