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Atar Weather in February

Atar in February

The short of it: Atar in February averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 16 °C (61 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 11 h 27 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 16° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 11 h 27 min

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

Thirty years of records give Atar an average February high of 30°, a low of 16° and some 1.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 27 min in mid-February, 26 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates February 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and December.

Against its neighbours, Atar runs about middling and wetter than most in February. Oujeft, 62 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

February in Atar, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus January
3° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 27 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
OujeftAdrar62 km S30°16°1.0 mm
ChingueṭṭiAdrar72 km E28°13°1.0 mm
El MeddaAdrar73 km SSW31°17°1.0 mm
ChoumAdrar87 km N29°16°1.0 mm
OuadaneAdrar155 km ENE28°14°1.0 mm
ZugOther160 km NW27°15°1.0 mm
AkjoujtInchiri164 km WSW31°17°0.0 mm
TichlaWestern Sahara232 km WNW27°14°2.0 mm

The Almanac · Atar Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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February
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Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Atar by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°14°1.0 mm15 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
February30°16°1.0 mm16 km/h11 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
March34°19°1.0 mm16 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦
April37°21°1.0 mm17 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦
May40°24°0.0 mm16 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦✦
June42°28°2.0 mm16 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦✦
July42°28°4.0 mm16 km/h13 h 16 min✦✦✦
August41°29°23 mm14 km/h12 h 49 min✦✦✦
September41°28°21 mm12 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
October38°25°6.0 mm12 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦
November33°20°1.0 mm13 km/h11 h 8 min✦✦✦
December29°16°2.0 mm15 km/h10 h 54 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Atar in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Atar in February?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 16 °C (61 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Atar?

The Almanac gives February 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are January and December.

How long are the days in Atar in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 11 h 27 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 54 min in December to 13 h 22 min in June.

Does it snow in Atar in February?

Hardly — February nights average 16 °C (61 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Atar in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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