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Røros Weather in February

Røros in February

The short of it: Røros in February averages a high of -3 °C (26 °F) and a low of -13 °C (9 °F), with 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 8 h 40 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -3° · low -13° · rain 37 mm · daylight 8 h 40 min

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

Thirty years of records give Røros an average February high of -3°, a low of -13° and some 37 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about -3°, nights near -13°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 40 min in mid-February, 166 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 September and May.

Against its neighbours, Røros runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Os, 12 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

February in Røros, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 8.0 mm less rain
Versus March
3° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Oct–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 40 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
OsInnlandet12 km SW-3°-12°37 mm
TolgaInnlandet27 km SW-3°-11°27 mm
TynsetInnlandet45 km SW-2°-10°22 mm
FunäsdalenJämtland59 km E-3°-15°37 mm
AlvdalInnlandet65 km SW-2°-10°20 mm
BerkåkTrøndelag75 km WNW0°-6°52 mm
HovinTrøndelag83 km NW2°-4°64 mm
LundamoTrøndelag85 km NW2°-4°66 mm

The Almanac · Røros 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 -3°, nights near -13°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Røros by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-13°45 mm11 km/h5 h 54 min✦✦
February-3°-13°37 mm10 km/h8 h 40 min✦✦
March0°-9°30 mm10 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦
April5°-4°23 mm10 km/h14 h 45 min✦✦✦
May10°1°40 mm12 km/h17 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
June15°4°64 mm11 km/h19 h 59 min✦✦✦
July18°7°78 mm9 km/h19 h 0 min✦✦✦
August16°6°75 mm9 km/h16 h 3 min✦✦✦
September11°3°44 mm11 km/h12 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
October5°-1°40 mm10 km/h9 h 43 min✦✦✦
November-1°-7°38 mm9 km/h6 h 44 min✦✦
December-4°-12°40 mm9 km/h4 h 58 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Røros in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Røros in February?

Days average -3 °C (26 °F) and nights -13 °C (9 °F), with about 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -3°, nights near -13°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Røros?

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

How long are the days in Røros in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 8 h 40 min. The days are lengthening — from 4 h 58 min in December to 19 h 59 min in June.

Does it snow in Røros in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Røros in February?

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

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