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Vaksdal Weather in February

Vaksdal in February

The short of it: Vaksdal in February averages a high of 3 °C (38 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 278 mm (10.9 in) of rain and about 8 h 58 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 -1° · rain 278 mm · daylight 8 h 58 min

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

Thirty years of records give Vaksdal an average February high of 3°, a low of -1° and some 278 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Vaksdal: highs scarcely reach 3°, nights fall to -1°. Wet spells are common — about 278 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 58 min in mid-February, 146 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, Vaksdal runs about middling and wetter than most in February. Stanghelle, 8 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

February in Vaksdal, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° colder, 40 mm less rain
Versus March
2° colder
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 58 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
StanghelleVestland8 km N3°-1°265 mm
Indra HagaVestland10 km S3°-1°267 mm
DaleVestland13 km NNE2°-2°298 mm
LonevågVestland14 km WNW4°0°227 mm
Indre ArnaVestland16 km WSW4°0°232 mm
Ytre ArnaVestland17 km W4°0°227 mm
EspelandVestland18 km SW3°-1°270 mm
FlaktveitVestland21 km W4°0°220 mm

The Almanac · Vaksdal 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 Vaksdal: highs scarcely reach 3°, nights fall to -1°. Wet spells are common — about 278 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Vaksdal by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°0°318 mm17 km/h6 h 32 min✦
February3°-1°278 mm15 km/h8 h 58 min✦
March5°0°245 mm15 km/h11 h 34 min✦
April9°3°161 mm14 km/h14 h 31 min✦
May13°6°138 mm13 km/h17 h 13 min✦✦
June16°9°156 mm13 km/h19 h 0 min✦✦
July18°11°189 mm12 km/h18 h 13 min✦✦✦
August17°11°238 mm12 km/h15 h 41 min✦✦✦
September14°9°302 mm14 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦
October10°5°310 mm15 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦
November7°3°303 mm15 km/h7 h 15 min✦
December4°1°350 mm15 km/h5 h 45 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Vaksdal in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Vaksdal in February?

Days average 3 °C (38 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 278 mm (10.9 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Vaksdal: highs scarcely reach 3°, nights fall to -1°. Wet spells are common — about 278 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Vaksdal?

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

How long are the days in Vaksdal in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 8 h 58 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 45 min in December to 19 h 0 min in June.

Does it snow in Vaksdal in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Vaksdal in February?

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

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