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Ørsta Weather in February

Ørsta in February

The short of it: Ørsta in February averages a high of 3 °C (37 °F) and a low of -2 °C (29 °F), with 204 mm (8.0 in) of rain and about 8 h 43 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 3° · low -2° · rain 204 mm · daylight 8 h 43 min

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

Thirty years of records give Ørsta an average February high of 3°, a low of -2° and some 204 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Ørsta: highs scarcely reach 3°, nights fall to -2°. Wet spells are common — about 204 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 43 min in mid-February, 162 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, Ørsta runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Volda, 7 km to the SSW, is 1° warmer by day.

February in Ørsta, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 28 mm less rain
Versus March
2° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 43 min
Average wind
22 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
VoldaMøre og Romsdal7 km SSW4°-1°207 mm
HareidMøre og Romsdal20 km NNW3°-1°179 mm
UlsteinvikMøre og Romsdal22 km NW4°-1°181 mm
LarsnesMøre og Romsdal29 km W5°0°180 mm
SkarbøvikMøre og Romsdal30 km N5°1°142 mm
IkornnesMøre og Romsdal30 km NE4°-1°183 mm
ÅlesundMøre og Romsdal30 km N5°1°156 mm
NordfjordeidVestland33 km SSW3°-2°243 mm

The Almanac · Ørsta 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 Ørsta: highs scarcely reach 3°, nights fall to -2°. Wet spells are common — about 204 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Ørsta by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-1°232 mm23 km/h6 h 2 min✦
February3°-2°204 mm22 km/h8 h 43 min✦
March5°-1°182 mm20 km/h11 h 31 min✦
April9°2°109 mm18 km/h14 h 42 min✦
May13°6°104 mm18 km/h17 h 42 min✦✦
June15°8°115 mm17 km/h19 h 47 min✦✦
July18°11°103 mm15 km/h18 h 51 min✦✦✦
August17°11°142 mm15 km/h15 h 59 min✦✦✦
September14°8°218 mm18 km/h12 h 48 min✦✦
October10°5°209 mm20 km/h9 h 46 min✦
November6°2°201 mm21 km/h6 h 50 min✦
December3°-1°229 mm22 km/h5 h 7 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ørsta in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ørsta in February?

Days average 3 °C (37 °F) and nights -2 °C (29 °F), with about 204 mm (8.0 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Ørsta: highs scarcely reach 3°, nights fall to -2°. Wet spells are common — about 204 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Ørsta?

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

How long are the days in Ørsta in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 8 h 43 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 7 min in December to 19 h 47 min in June.

Does it snow in Ørsta in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Ørsta in February?

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

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