The Frontier Gazette & Almanack
“Fair Warning for Every Town Under the Sky” · Est. 1881
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Hell Weather in February

Hell in February

The short of it: Hell in February averages a high of 2 °C (36 °F) and a low of -4 °C (25 °F), with 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 8 h 32 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -4° · rain 71 mm · daylight 8 h 32 min

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

Thirty years of records give Hell an average February high of 2°, a low of -4° and some 71 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Hell: highs scarcely reach 2°, nights fall to -4°. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 32 min in mid-February, 176 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Hell runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Stjørdal, 3 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

February in Hell, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus March
2° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 32 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
StjørdalTrøndelag3 km NNE2°-4°74 mm
StjørdalshalsenTrøndelag3 km NNE2°-4°74 mm
HommelvikTrøndelag7 km SW2°-4°75 mm
HegraTrøndelag11 km E2°-4°84 mm
MalvikTrøndelag11 km W2°-3°76 mm
FrostaTrøndelag18 km NNW3°-3°95 mm
TrondheimTrøndelag25 km W3°-2°81 mm
TanemTrøndelag27 km WSW2°-4°76 mm

The Almanac · Hell 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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The dead of winter in Hell: highs scarcely reach 2°, nights fall to -4°. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Hell by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-3°78 mm17 km/h5 h 36 min✦
February2°-4°71 mm15 km/h8 h 32 min✦
March4°-2°71 mm14 km/h11 h 30 min✦
April8°1°42 mm14 km/h14 h 51 min✦✦✦
May13°5°59 mm14 km/h18 h 5 min✦✦✦
June16°8°90 mm13 km/h20 h 30 min✦✦
July19°10°86 mm12 km/h19 h 23 min✦✦✦
August18°10°92 mm11 km/h16 h 13 min✦✦✦
September14°7°92 mm13 km/h12 h 51 min✦✦
October9°2°80 mm13 km/h9 h 38 min✦
November4°-1°67 mm15 km/h6 h 30 min✦✦
December3°-3°79 mm14 km/h4 h 33 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hell in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hell in February?

Days average 2 °C (36 °F) and nights -4 °C (25 °F), with about 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Hell: highs scarcely reach 2°, nights fall to -4°. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Hell?

The Almanac gives February 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Hell in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 8 h 32 min. The days are lengthening — from 4 h 33 min in December to 20 h 30 min in June.

Does it snow in Hell in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Hell in February?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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