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Orhon Weather in February

Orhon in February

The short of it: Orhon in February averages a high of -12 °C (10 °F) and a low of -26 °C (-15 °F), with 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain and about 10 h 1 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 -26° · rain 2.0 mm · daylight 10 h 1 min

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

February in Orhon brings afternoons near -12° and nights around -26°, with about 2.0 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from January to about -12°, with nights near -26°. 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 1 min in mid-February, 88 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, Orhon runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Darhan, 41 km to the SSW, is 1° warmer by day.

February in Orhon, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
6° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus March
13° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 1 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DarhanDarhan Uul41 km SSW-12°-27°2.0 mm
SühbaatarSelenge Province45 km N-11°-24°3.0 mm
AltanbulagSelenge Province60 km NNE-10°-23°3.0 mm
NaushkiBuryatiya Republic61 km N-11°-23°3.0 mm
KyakhtaBuryatiya Republic62 km NNE-9°-21°3.0 mm
HongorDarhan Uul69 km SSW-12°-27°2.0 mm
SharïngolSelenge Province69 km SSE-12°-27°2.0 mm
ChikoyBuryatiya Republic74 km NE-13°-27°2.0 mm

The Almanac · Orhon 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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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from January to about -12°, with nights near -26°. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Orhon by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-19°-30°2.0 mm4 km/h8 h 33 min✦✦
February-12°-26°2.0 mm6 km/h10 h 1 min✦✦
March1°-13°4.0 mm9 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April12°-4°8.0 mm10 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
May19°3°17 mm11 km/h15 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
June26°10°43 mm9 km/h16 h 19 min✦✦✦✦✦
July27°14°68 mm8 km/h15 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
August24°11°75 mm7 km/h14 h 26 min✦✦✦
September17°3°30 mm8 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
October8°-7°10 mm7 km/h10 h 38 min✦✦
November-6°-18°5.0 mm6 km/h8 h 58 min✦✦
December-16°-27°3.0 mm5 km/h8 h 7 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Orhon in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Orhon in February?

Days average -12 °C (10 °F) and nights -26 °C (-15 °F), with about 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from January to about -12°, with nights near -26°. 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 Orhon?

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

How long are the days in Orhon in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 1 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 7 min in December to 16 h 19 min in June.

Does it snow in Orhon in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Orhon in February?

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

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