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Arapa Weather in February

Arapa in February

The short of it: Arapa in February averages a high of 16 °C (61 °F) and a low of 5 °C (40 °F), with 128 mm (5.0 in) of rain and about 12 h 36 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low 5° · rain 128 mm · daylight 12 h 36 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: October & September

February in Arapa brings afternoons near 16° and nights around 5°, with about 128 mm of rain over the month. Arapa's coldest stretch of the year, 16° by day and 5° by night. Wet spells are common — about 128 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 36 min in mid-February, 19 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and September.

Against its neighbours, Arapa runs cooler than most and about as wet in February. Taraco, 23 km to the SE, is 1° warmer by day.

February in Arapa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 17 mm less rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 36 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TaracoPuno23 km SE17°5°130 mm
AzángaroPuno27 km NNW16°4°123 mm
ChingoraPuno28 km SSW17°5°123 mm
HuatasaniPuno34 km ENE16°5°130 mm
PutinaPuno36 km NE16°4°128 mm
LampaPuno36 km SW16°4°147 mm
TirapataPuno38 km WNW16°3°133 mm
San MiguelPuno38 km S17°5°123 mm

The Almanac · Arapa Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Arapa's coldest stretch of the year, 16° by day and 5° by night. Wet spells are common — about 128 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Arapa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January16°4°145 mm7 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦✦
February16°5°128 mm7 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦
March16°4°102 mm7 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
April17°2°42 mm7 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦
May17°-1°13 mm7 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
June17°-3°2.0 mm8 km/h11 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
July16°-4°3.0 mm8 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦✦✦
August18°-2°6.0 mm9 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦✦✦
September18°1°26 mm9 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
October19°2°43 mm9 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
November19°3°51 mm9 km/h12 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
December18°5°107 mm8 km/h13 h 1 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Arapa in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Arapa in February?

Days average 16 °C (61 °F) and nights 5 °C (40 °F), with about 128 mm (5.0 in) of rain over the month. Arapa's coldest stretch of the year, 16° by day and 5° by night. Wet spells are common — about 128 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Arapa?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are October and September.

How long are the days in Arapa in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 36 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 14 min in June to 13 h 1 min in December.

Does it snow in Arapa in February?

Hardly — February nights average 5 °C (40 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Arapa in February?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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