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Khovd Weather in February

Khovd in February

The short of it: Khovd in February averages a high of -10 °C (13 °F) and a low of -25 °C (-13 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 10 h 9 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -10° · low -25° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 10 h 9 min

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

Thirty years of records give Khovd an average February high of -10°, a low of -25° and some 1.0 mm of rain. Highs rise 7° against January, to near -10°; nights run about -25°. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 9 min in mid-February, 82 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 August and June.

Against its neighbours, Khovd runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Jargalant, 127 km to the SSW, is 1° cooler by day.

February in Khovd, 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
12° colder
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 9 min
Average wind
4 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
JargalantBayan-Ölgii Province127 km SSW-11°-24°3.0 mm
KoktokayXinjiang162 km WSW-10°-24°4.0 mm
ÖlgiiBayan-Ölgii Province164 km NW-6°-20°0.0 mm
TemekeXinjiang167 km WSW-10°-25°4.0 mm
TurgunXinjiang177 km SW-10°-25°5.0 mm
FuyunXinjiang195 km SW-7°-24°6.0 mm
KürtiXinjiang197 km WSW-7°-23°5.0 mm
BürenhayrhanHovd213 km S-9°-21°3.0 mm

The Almanac · Khovd 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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Highs rise 7° against January, to near -10°; nights run about -25°. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Khovd by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-17°-30°1.0 mm3 km/h8 h 47 min✦✦
February-10°-25°1.0 mm4 km/h10 h 9 min✦✦
March2°-13°3.0 mm7 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦
April13°-1°6.0 mm10 km/h13 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
May20°6°10 mm10 km/h15 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
June25°12°20 mm8 km/h16 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
July27°14°28 mm7 km/h15 h 40 min✦✦✦✦✦
August25°12°24 mm7 km/h14 h 17 min✦✦✦✦✦
September19°5°8.0 mm7 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
October10°-4°6.0 mm6 km/h10 h 44 min✦✦✦
November-3°-16°3.0 mm4 km/h9 h 10 min✦✦
December-14°-26°2.0 mm3 km/h8 h 23 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Khovd in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Khovd in February?

Days average -10 °C (13 °F) and nights -25 °C (-13 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against January, to near -10°; nights run about -25°. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Khovd?

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

How long are the days in Khovd in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 9 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 23 min in December to 16 h 1 min in June.

Does it snow in Khovd in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Khovd in February?

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

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