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Valka Weather in February

Valka in February

The short of it: Valka in February averages a high of -1 °C (30 °F) and a low of -8 °C (19 °F), with 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain and about 9 h 18 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -1° · low -8° · rain 40 mm · daylight 9 h 18 min

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

Thirty years of records give Valka an average February high of -1°, a low of -8° and some 40 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about -1°, nights near -8°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 40 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 18 min in mid-February, 126 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 May.

Against its neighbours, Valka runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. Valga, 2 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

February in Valka, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 18 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ValgaValgamaa2 km E-1°-8°39 mm
SedaValmiera21 km SW-2°-8°36 mm
StrenčiValmiera25 km SW-2°-8°35 mm
TõrvaValgamaa26 km N-2°-8°39 mm
Vana-AntslaVõrumaa33 km ENE-1°-8°35 mm
PukaValgamaa33 km NNE-2°-8°38 mm
SmilteneSmiltene Municipality40 km S-1°-8°35 mm
RūjienaValmiera42 km WNW-3°-9°35 mm

The Almanac · Valka 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 -1°, nights near -8°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 40 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Valka by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-6°46 mm12 km/h7 h 12 min✦
February-1°-8°40 mm12 km/h9 h 18 min✦✦
March4°-5°37 mm12 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦
April11°1°34 mm11 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
May18°5°49 mm11 km/h16 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
June21°9°73 mm10 km/h18 h 4 min✦✦✦
July24°12°69 mm9 km/h17 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
August22°11°79 mm9 km/h15 h 17 min✦✦✦
September17°7°54 mm10 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
October10°2°67 mm11 km/h10 h 9 min✦✦
November4°-1°58 mm12 km/h7 h 48 min✦✦
December0°-4°48 mm13 km/h6 h 33 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Valka in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Valka in February?

Days average -1 °C (30 °F) and nights -8 °C (19 °F), with about 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -1°, nights near -8°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 40 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Valka?

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

How long are the days in Valka in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 18 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 33 min in December to 18 h 4 min in June.

Does it snow in Valka in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Valka in February?

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

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