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Vatra Weather in February

Vatra in February

The short of it: Vatra in February averages a high of 3 °C (38 °F) and a low of -3 °C (26 °F), with 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain and about 10 h 13 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -3° · rain 30 mm · daylight 10 h 13 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & August

Thirty years of records give Vatra an average February high of 3°, a low of -3° and some 30 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 3°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 30 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 13 min in mid-February, 79 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Vatra runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. Durleşti, 6 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

February in Vatra, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 8.0 mm less rain
Versus March
6° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 13 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DurleştiChișinău Municipality6 km SSE3°-3°30 mm
StăuceniChișinău Municipality10 km ENE3°-3°30 mm
CricovaChișinău Municipality12 km NE3°-3°30 mm
ChisinauChișinău Municipality12 km SE4°-3°30 mm
StrășeniStrășeni12 km NW3°-3°32 mm
CodruChișinău Municipality13 km SSE3°-3°30 mm
CiorescuChișinău Municipality13 km ENE3°-3°30 mm
IaloveniIaloveni15 km SSE3°-3°30 mm

The Almanac · Vatra Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 3°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 30 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Vatra by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-5°38 mm11 km/h8 h 54 min✦✦✦
February3°-3°30 mm12 km/h10 h 13 min✦✦✦
March9°0°32 mm13 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦
April17°6°36 mm12 km/h13 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
May22°11°49 mm11 km/h15 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
June26°15°62 mm10 km/h15 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
July28°17°54 mm9 km/h15 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
August28°17°38 mm9 km/h14 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦
September22°12°43 mm9 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦✦✦
October16°7°36 mm9 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
November9°2°41 mm11 km/h9 h 16 min✦✦✦
December3°-3°37 mm10 km/h8 h 31 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Vatra in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Vatra in February?

Days average 3 °C (38 °F) and nights -3 °C (26 °F), with about 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 3°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 30 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Vatra?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Vatra in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 13 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 31 min in December to 15 h 53 min in June.

Does it snow in Vatra in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Vatra in February?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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