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Oshima Weather in February

Oshima in February

The short of it: Oshima in February averages a high of 6 °C (43 °F) and a low of -0 °C (31 °F), with 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain and about 10 h 47 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 6° · low 0° · rain 138 mm · daylight 10 h 47 min

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

Thirty years of records give Oshima an average February high of 6°, a low of 0° and some 138 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 6°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 138 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 47 min in mid-February, 54 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 May.

Against its neighbours, Oshima runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Hakui, 12 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

February in Oshima, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 71 mm less rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Jan–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 47 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HakuiIshikawa12 km S7°0°138 mm
HitotoIshikawa12 km E6°0°144 mm
HōdatsushimizuIshikawa14 km S6°0°138 mm
NanaoIshikawa19 km ENE6°0°148 mm
HimimachiToyama24 km SE7°0°150 mm
HimiToyama24 km SE7°0°150 mm
KahokuIshikawa26 km SSW7°0°135 mm
AnamizuIshikawa30 km NNE6°-1°144 mm

The Almanac · Oshima 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 6°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 138 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Oshima by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January6°0°209 mm14 km/h9 h 53 min✦
February6°0°138 mm13 km/h10 h 47 min✦
March10°2°136 mm14 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦
April16°7°120 mm14 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦
May21°12°110 mm12 km/h14 h 8 min✦✦✦
June24°17°147 mm11 km/h14 h 41 min✦✦✦
July28°21°176 mm13 km/h14 h 28 min✦✦✦
August30°22°121 mm13 km/h13 h 34 min✦✦
September26°18°201 mm12 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦
October20°12°162 mm12 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦
November15°7°197 mm13 km/h10 h 8 min✦✦
December9°2°240 mm15 km/h9 h 38 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Oshima in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Oshima in February?

Days average 6 °C (43 °F) and nights -0 °C (31 °F), with about 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 6°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 138 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Oshima?

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

How long are the days in Oshima in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 47 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 38 min in December to 14 h 41 min in June.

Does it snow in Oshima in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Oshima in February?

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

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