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Sand Weather in February

Sand in February

The short of it: Sand in February averages a high of -1 °C (31 °F) and a low of -8 °C (17 °F), with 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 8 h 59 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 -1° · low -8° · rain 37 mm · daylight 8 h 59 min

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

Thirty years of records give Sand an average February high of -1°, a low of -8° and some 37 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about -1°, nights near -8°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 37 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 59 min in mid-February, 145 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, Sand runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Skarnes, 17 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

February in Sand, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 13 mm less rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 59 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SkarnesInnlandet17 km SSE-1°-8°40 mm
RåholtAkershus24 km WSW-1°-8°47 mm
KirkenærInnlandet29 km ENE-1°-9°40 mm
ÅrnesAkershus30 km S0°-7°42 mm
SpetalenInnlandet31 km SE-1°-7°43 mm
MauraAkershus32 km WSW-1°-8°49 mm
NeskollenAkershus32 km SSW0°-7°44 mm
KongsvingerInnlandet34 km SE-1°-7°44 mm

The Almanac · Sand 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 -1°, nights near -8°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 37 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Sand by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-8°50 mm8 km/h6 h 34 min✦
February-1°-8°37 mm8 km/h8 h 59 min✦✦
March4°-5°38 mm8 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦
April10°0°40 mm8 km/h14 h 30 min✦✦✦
May15°4°61 mm8 km/h17 h 12 min✦✦✦
June19°8°83 mm8 km/h18 h 58 min✦✦✦
July22°11°81 mm7 km/h18 h 12 min✦✦✦
August20°10°97 mm7 km/h15 h 40 min✦✦✦
September15°6°79 mm7 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦
October8°2°82 mm7 km/h9 h 56 min✦
November3°-2°79 mm7 km/h7 h 17 min✦
December-1°-6°59 mm7 km/h5 h 47 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sand in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sand in February?

Days average -1 °C (31 °F) and nights -8 °C (17 °F), with about 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -1°, nights near -8°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 37 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Sand?

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

How long are the days in Sand in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 8 h 59 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 47 min in December to 18 h 58 min in June.

Does it snow in Sand in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Sand in February?

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

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