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Ål Weather in February

Ål in February

The short of it: Ål in February averages a high of -2 °C (29 °F) and a low of -9 °C (15 °F), with 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 8 h 57 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -2° · low -9° · rain 28 mm · daylight 8 h 57 min

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

Thirty years of records give Ål an average February high of -2°, a low of -9° and some 28 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about -2°, nights near -9°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 28 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 57 min in mid-February, 147 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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Ål runs warmer than most and about as wet in February. Geilo, 22 km to the WSW, is 1° cooler by day.

February in Ål, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 20 mm less rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Oct–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 57 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GeiloBuskerud22 km WSW-3°-10°46 mm
GolBuskerud22 km ENE-2°-10°26 mm
HemsedalBuskerud26 km N-2°-10°36 mm
NesbyenBuskerud30 km ESE-2°-10°23 mm
FagernesInnlandet54 km NE-1°-10°24 mm
LeiraInnlandet55 km NE-2°-10°28 mm
VangInnlandet55 km N-1°-9°44 mm
AurdalInnlandet57 km NE-2°-10°29 mm

The Almanac · Ål 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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Much like January: highs about -2°, nights near -9°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 28 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Ål by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-9°48 mm8 km/h6 h 30 min✦
February-2°-9°28 mm8 km/h8 h 57 min✦✦
March2°-7°33 mm9 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦
April7°-3°30 mm9 km/h14 h 32 min✦✦✦
May13°2°46 mm9 km/h17 h 16 min✦✦✦
June17°6°72 mm9 km/h19 h 3 min✦✦✦
July19°8°80 mm7 km/h18 h 16 min✦✦✦
August17°7°73 mm7 km/h15 h 42 min✦✦✦
September13°4°59 mm8 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦
October6°0°60 mm7 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦
November1°-5°54 mm6 km/h7 h 13 min✦✦
December-3°-9°43 mm6 km/h5 h 42 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ål in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ål in February?

Days average -2 °C (29 °F) and nights -9 °C (15 °F), with about 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -2°, nights near -9°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 28 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Ål?

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

How long are the days in Ål in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 8 h 57 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 42 min in December to 19 h 3 min in June.

Does it snow in Ål in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Ål in February?

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

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