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Hamar Weather in February

Hamar in February

The short of it: Hamar in February averages a high of -2 °C (29 °F) and a low of -10 °C (15 °F), with 23 mm (0.91 in) of rain and about 8 h 56 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -2° · low -10° · rain 23 mm · daylight 8 h 56 min

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

February in Hamar brings afternoons near -2° and nights around -10°, with about 23 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -2°, nights near -10°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 23 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 56 min in mid-February, 148 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 July.

Against its neighbours, Hamar runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Ilseng, 9 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

February in Hamar, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 10 mm less rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 56 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
IlsengInnlandet9 km ESE-2°-10°27 mm
StangeInnlandet11 km SE-2°-10°27 mm
BrumunddalInnlandet12 km NW-2°-10°25 mm
ÅdalsbrukInnlandet13 km E-2°-11°30 mm
LøtenInnlandet15 km E-2°-11°31 mm
SkreiaInnlandet17 km SSW-1°-8°28 mm
LenaInnlandet19 km SW-2°-9°30 mm
GjøvikInnlandet20 km W-2°-9°31 mm

The Almanac · Hamar 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 -10°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 23 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Hamar by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-9°33 mm6 km/h6 h 27 min✦✦
February-2°-10°23 mm6 km/h8 h 56 min✦✦
March4°-6°24 mm6 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦
April10°0°27 mm6 km/h14 h 33 min✦✦✦
May15°4°48 mm8 km/h17 h 18 min✦✦✦
June20°8°67 mm7 km/h19 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
July22°11°74 mm6 km/h18 h 20 min✦✦✦
August20°10°82 mm6 km/h15 h 44 min✦✦✦
September15°7°58 mm6 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦
October8°2°56 mm6 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦
November3°-2°48 mm6 km/h7 h 11 min✦✦
December-1°-6°36 mm6 km/h5 h 39 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hamar in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hamar in February?

Days average -2 °C (29 °F) and nights -10 °C (15 °F), with about 23 mm (0.91 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -2°, nights near -10°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 23 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Hamar?

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

How long are the days in Hamar in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 8 h 56 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 39 min in December to 19 h 7 min in June.

Does it snow in Hamar in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Hamar in February?

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

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