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Kitami Weather in February

Kitami in February

The short of it: Kitami in February averages a high of -3 °C (27 °F) and a low of -12 °C (10 °F), with 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 10 h 25 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -3° · low -12° · rain 44 mm · daylight 10 h 25 min

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

Thirty years of records give Kitami an average February high of -3°, a low of -12° and some 44 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about -3°, nights near -12°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 44 mm of rain. 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. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Kitami runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Motomachi, 15 km to the SW, is 1° cooler by day.

February in Kitami, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 19 mm less rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 25 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MotomachiHokkaido15 km SW-4°-14°45 mm
HonchōHokkaido15 km SE-3°-12°47 mm
MotomachiHokkaido17 km E-3°-12°43 mm
OzoraHokkaido25 km ENE-3°-12°42 mm
OketoHokkaido28 km WSW-4°-14°47 mm
ToppushiHokkaido33 km NNW-3°-12°38 mm
RikubetsuHokkaido39 km SSW-4°-14°50 mm
EngaruHokkaido39 km NW-3°-13°42 mm

The Almanac · Kitami 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 -3°, nights near -12°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 44 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Kitami by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-12°63 mm10 km/h9 h 15 min✦
February-3°-12°44 mm10 km/h10 h 25 min✦✦
March3°-6°70 mm12 km/h11 h 48 min✦
April10°1°72 mm14 km/h13 h 23 min✦✦
May16°6°73 mm13 km/h14 h 43 min✦✦
June19°11°80 mm10 km/h15 h 26 min✦✦✦
July23°15°110 mm9 km/h15 h 8 min✦✦✦
August24°17°130 mm9 km/h13 h 59 min✦✦✦
September21°13°139 mm10 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October15°5°97 mm11 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦
November8°-1°71 mm12 km/h9 h 35 min✦
December0°-8°76 mm10 km/h8 h 56 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Kitami in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kitami in February?

Days average -3 °C (27 °F) and nights -12 °C (10 °F), with about 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -3°, nights near -12°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 44 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Kitami?

The Almanac gives February 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Kitami 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 Kitami in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Kitami in February?

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

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