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Stokmarknes Weather in February

Stokmarknes in February

The short of it: Stokmarknes in February averages a high of 1 °C (33 °F) and a low of -3 °C (27 °F), with 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain and about 7 h 27 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -3° · rain 108 mm · daylight 7 h 27 min

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

Thirty years of records give Stokmarknes an average February high of 1°, a low of -3° and some 108 mm of rain. Stokmarknes's coldest stretch of the year, 1° by day and -3° by night. Wet spells are common — about 108 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 7 h 27 min in mid-February, 299 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 June and July.

Against its neighbours, Stokmarknes runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Melbu, 8 km to the SSW, is 1° cooler by day.

February in Stokmarknes, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° colder, 17 mm less rain
Versus March
1° colder
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 27 min
Average wind
21 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MelbuNordland8 km SSW0°-4°108 mm
SortlandNordland25 km NE2°-2°106 mm
SigerfjordNordland26 km ENE2°-3°111 mm
StrandNordland26 km NE2°-2°107 mm
SvolværNordland39 km SSW-1°-4°83 mm
MyreNordland39 km N2°-2°113 mm
KabelvågNordland43 km SSW-1°-5°88 mm
LødingenNordland47 km ESE0°-5°127 mm

The Almanac · Stokmarknes 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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Stokmarknes's coldest stretch of the year, 1° by day and -3° by night. Wet spells are common — about 108 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Stokmarknes by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-2°125 mm24 km/h2 h 28 min✦
February1°-3°108 mm21 km/h7 h 27 min✦
March1°-2°102 mm19 km/h11 h 21 min✦
April5°0°84 mm16 km/h15 h 40 min✦
May8°4°78 mm16 km/h20 h 42 min✦
June11°7°68 mm15 km/hround the clock✦✦✦
July15°10°73 mm14 km/hround the clock✦✦
August14°10°88 mm14 km/h17 h 34 min✦✦
September11°7°129 mm15 km/h13 h 4 min✦✦
October7°3°147 mm16 km/h8 h 56 min✦
November5°1°132 mm19 km/h4 h 21 min✦
December3°-1°135 mm20 km/hnone — polar night✦

Questions Readers Ask about Stokmarknes in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Stokmarknes in February?

Days average 1 °C (33 °F) and nights -3 °C (27 °F), with about 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain over the month. Stokmarknes's coldest stretch of the year, 1° by day and -3° by night. Wet spells are common — about 108 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Stokmarknes?

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

How long are the days in Stokmarknes in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 7 h 27 min. The days are lengthening — from none — polar night in December to round the clock in June.

Does it snow in Stokmarknes in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Stokmarknes in February?

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

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