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Markala Weather in February

Markala in February

The short of it: Markala in February averages a high of 37 °C (98 °F) and a low of 16 °C (60 °F), with 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain and about 11 h 41 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 37° · low 16° · rain 0.0 mm · daylight 11 h 41 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: January & December

Thirty years of records give Markala an average February high of 37°, a low of 16° and some 0.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 37° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 41 min in mid-February, 17 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and December.

Against its neighbours, Markala runs about middling and wetter than most in February. Dougabougou, 16 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

February in Markala, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
3° warmer, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus March
3° colder
Day–night spread
21°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 41 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DougabougouSégou16 km NNW37°16°0.0 mm
DiourouSégou26 km E36°15°0.0 mm
PèlènganaSégou33 km SSW37°17°0.0 mm
SégouSégou34 km SW37°17°0.0 mm
Siribala CoroSégou40 km N37°16°0.0 mm
NionoSégou64 km N36°16°0.0 mm
MoninnpébougouSégou79 km NE36°15°0.0 mm
Ké-MacinaSégou83 km ENE36°15°0.0 mm

The Almanac · Markala Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Days run hot, near 37° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Markala by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January34°13°1.0 mm8 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦
February37°16°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦
March40°20°1.0 mm8 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
April41°23°8.0 mm8 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦
May40°25°23 mm8 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦
June37°24°57 mm9 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦
July34°23°155 mm9 km/h12 h 51 min✦
August32°22°206 mm7 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦
September33°22°99 mm6 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
October35°22°18 mm5 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦
November36°18°1.0 mm6 km/h11 h 29 min✦✦✦
December34°14°0.0 mm7 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Markala in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Markala in February?

Days average 37 °C (98 °F) and nights 16 °C (60 °F), with about 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 37° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Markala?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are January and December.

How long are the days in Markala in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 11 h 41 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 19 min in December to 12 h 56 min in June.

Does it snow in Markala in February?

Hardly — February nights average 16 °C (60 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Markala in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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