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Darhan Weather in February

Darhan in February

The short of it: Darhan in February averages a high of -12 °C (11 °F) and a low of -27 °C (-16 °F), with 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain and about 10 h 3 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -12° · low -27° · rain 2.0 mm · daylight 10 h 3 min

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

Thirty years of records give Darhan an average February high of -12°, a low of -27° and some 2.0 mm of rain. Highs rise 7° against January, to near -12°; nights run about -27°. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 3 min in mid-February, 87 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 June and May.

Against its neighbours, Darhan runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Hongor, 29 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

February in Darhan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
7° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus March
13° colder
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 3 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HongorDarhan Uul29 km S-12°-27°2.0 mm
OrhonDarhan Uul41 km NNE-12°-26°2.0 mm
SharïngolSelenge Province46 km SE-12°-27°2.0 mm
DzüünharaaSelenge Province81 km SSE-11°-26°2.0 mm
SühbaatarSelenge Province85 km NNE-11°-24°3.0 mm
NaushkiBuryatiya Republic100 km N-11°-23°3.0 mm
AltanbulagSelenge Province101 km NNE-10°-23°3.0 mm
KyakhtaBuryatiya Republic103 km NNE-9°-21°3.0 mm

The Almanac · Darhan Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Highs rise 7° against January, to near -12°; nights run about -27°. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Darhan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-18°-30°2.0 mm5 km/h8 h 36 min✦✦
February-12°-27°2.0 mm6 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦
March1°-14°3.0 mm9 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April12°-4°7.0 mm10 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
May19°3°17 mm11 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦✦✦
June26°11°43 mm9 km/h16 h 15 min✦✦✦✦✦
July27°14°66 mm8 km/h15 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
August24°11°73 mm7 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦
September18°3°29 mm8 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
October8°-7°10 mm7 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦
November-5°-18°6.0 mm6 km/h9 h 0 min✦✦
December-15°-27°4.0 mm5 km/h8 h 10 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Darhan in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Darhan in February?

Days average -12 °C (11 °F) and nights -27 °C (-16 °F), with about 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against January, to near -12°; nights run about -27°. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Darhan?

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

How long are the days in Darhan in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 3 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 10 min in December to 16 h 15 min in June.

Does it snow in Darhan in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Darhan in February?

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

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