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Calca Weather in February

Calca in February

The short of it: Calca in February averages a high of 18 °C (65 °F) and a low of 6 °C (43 °F), with 119 mm (4.7 in) of rain and about 12 h 33 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 18° · low 6° · rain 119 mm · daylight 12 h 33 min

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

February in Calca brings afternoons near 18° and nights around 6°, with about 119 mm of rain over the month. Calca's coldest stretch of the year, 18° by day and 6° by night. Wet spells are common — about 119 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 33 min in mid-February, 17 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, Calca runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Arin, 7 km to the WNW, is 2° warmer by day.

February in Calca, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 33 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ArinCuzco Department7 km WNW20°8°107 mm
HuaránCuzco Department9 km WNW20°8°107 mm
PongobambaCuzco Department14 km SW16°4°161 mm
PisacCuzco Department15 km SE19°7°107 mm
UrubambaCuzco Department18 km W21°8°110 mm
PoroyCuzco Department21 km SSW18°6°143 mm
WanchaqCuzco Department21 km S18°6°137 mm
SantiagoCuzco Department22 km S18°6°137 mm

The Almanac · Calca Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Calca's coldest stretch of the year, 18° by day and 6° by night. Wet spells are common — about 119 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Calca by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January18°6°121 mm6 km/h12 h 50 min✦✦✦
February18°6°119 mm6 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦
March18°6°93 mm6 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦
April19°4°34 mm6 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦✦✦
May19°2°8.0 mm6 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
June19°0°3.0 mm6 km/h11 h 21 min✦✦✦✦✦
July18°-1°6.0 mm6 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
August19°1°7.0 mm8 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦✦✦
September20°3°15 mm8 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
October20°5°34 mm8 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
November21°5°53 mm8 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
December19°6°105 mm7 km/h12 h 54 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Calca in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Calca in February?

Days average 18 °C (65 °F) and nights 6 °C (43 °F), with about 119 mm (4.7 in) of rain over the month. Calca's coldest stretch of the year, 18° by day and 6° by night. Wet spells are common — about 119 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Calca?

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

How long are the days in Calca in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 33 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 21 min in June to 12 h 54 min in December.

Does it snow in Calca in February?

Hardly — February nights average 6 °C (43 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Calca in February?

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

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