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Sandnes Weather in February

Sandnes in February

The short of it: Sandnes in February averages a high of 4 °C (40 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain and about 9 h 10 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -1° · rain 100 mm · daylight 9 h 10 min

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

Thirty years of records give Sandnes an average February high of 4°, a low of -1° and some 100 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Sandnes: highs scarcely reach 4°, nights fall to -1°. Wet spells are common — about 100 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 10 min in mid-February, 133 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 August and July.

Against its neighbours, Sandnes runs about middling and drier than most in February. Sola, 6 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

February in Sandnes, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 17 mm less rain
Versus March
2° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 10 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SolaRogaland6 km NW5°-1°98 mm
OrstadRogaland8 km SSW4°-1°104 mm
HommersåkRogaland11 km NE5°-1°123 mm
KleppeRogaland11 km SW4°-1°104 mm
LyefjellRogaland13 km S4°-1°119 mm
StavangerRogaland13 km N5°0°108 mm
TanangerRogaland13 km NW5°0°99 mm
TimeRogaland13 km S4°-1°108 mm

The Almanac · Sandnes 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 Sandnes: highs scarcely reach 4°, nights fall to -1°. Wet spells are common — about 100 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Sandnes by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°0°117 mm21 km/h6 h 57 min✦
February4°-1°100 mm18 km/h9 h 10 min✦
March7°1°80 mm16 km/h11 h 36 min✦
April11°3°62 mm15 km/h14 h 21 min✦✦✦
May15°7°68 mm16 km/h16 h 51 min✦✦✦
June17°9°78 mm15 km/h18 h 24 min✦✦✦
July19°12°99 mm14 km/h17 h 44 min✦✦✦
August19°12°134 mm15 km/h15 h 26 min✦✦✦
September16°10°133 mm17 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦✦
October12°6°158 mm18 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦
November8°3°140 mm19 km/h7 h 36 min✦
December5°0°132 mm18 km/h6 h 15 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sandnes in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sandnes in February?

Days average 4 °C (40 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Sandnes: highs scarcely reach 4°, nights fall to -1°. Wet spells are common — about 100 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Sandnes?

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

How long are the days in Sandnes in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 10 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 15 min in December to 18 h 24 min in June.

Does it snow in Sandnes in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Sandnes in February?

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

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