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Moritake Weather in February

Moritake in February

The short of it: Moritake in February averages a high of 3 °C (38 °F) and a low of -2 °C (29 °F), with 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain and about 10 h 37 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -2° · rain 95 mm · daylight 10 h 37 min

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

Thirty years of records give Moritake an average February high of 3°, a low of -2° and some 95 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 3°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 95 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 37 min in mid-February, 61 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Moritake runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Kita, 13 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

February in Moritake, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 18 mm less rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 37 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KitaAkita13 km SW4°-2°98 mm
NoshiroAkita13 km NNW4°-2°91 mm
FutatsuimachiAkita18 km NE3°-3°96 mm
HachirougataAkita18 km S4°-2°100 mm
GojōnomeAkita18 km S4°-2°101 mm
KosawadaAkita19 km E3°-3°100 mm
HamaikawaAkita20 km S3°-2°101 mm
TennōAkita24 km SSW4°-2°101 mm

The Almanac · Moritake 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 -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 95 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Moritake by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-2°113 mm18 km/h9 h 37 min✦
February3°-2°95 mm17 km/h10 h 37 min✦
March8°1°94 mm17 km/h11 h 50 min✦
April14°5°94 mm15 km/h13 h 13 min✦✦
May19°11°98 mm13 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦
June23°16°110 mm12 km/h15 h 0 min✦✦✦
July26°20°161 mm11 km/h14 h 45 min✦✦✦
August29°22°136 mm11 km/h13 h 45 min✦✦✦
September25°17°154 mm12 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦
October19°10°147 mm13 km/h11 h 3 min✦✦✦
November12°5°132 mm15 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦
December5°0°141 mm17 km/h9 h 20 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Moritake in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Moritake in February?

Days average 3 °C (38 °F) and nights -2 °C (29 °F), with about 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 3°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 95 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Moritake?

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

How long are the days in Moritake in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 37 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 20 min in December to 15 h 0 min in June.

Does it snow in Moritake in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Moritake in February?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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