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Chimbo Weather in February

Chimbo in February

The short of it: Chimbo in February averages a high of 16 °C (61 °F) and a low of 6 °C (43 °F), with 185 mm (7.3 in) of rain and about 12 h 39 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low 6° · rain 185 mm · daylight 12 h 39 min

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

Thirty years of records give Chimbo an average February high of 16°, a low of 6° and some 185 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 16°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 185 mm.

The sun is up for about 12 h 39 min in mid-February, 21 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 September and August.

Against its neighbours, Chimbo runs warmer than most and about as wet in February. Ticaraya, 4 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

February in Chimbo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 39 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TicarayaPuno4 km S16°6°190 mm
YunguyoPuno13 km ENE16°6°170 mm
CopacabanaLa Paz Department18 km NE15°5°176 mm
SihuayroPuno19 km W15°5°200 mm
YumaniLa Paz Department27 km NNE16°7°176 mm
JuliPuno27 km WNW15°5°208 mm
DesaguaderoPuno37 km SSE16°6°159 mm
DesaguaderoLa Paz Department37 km SSE16°6°158 mm

The Almanac · Chimbo Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 16°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 185 mm.

Climate of Chimbo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January16°6°182 mm8 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦✦
February16°6°185 mm8 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦✦
March16°6°126 mm7 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
April17°3°54 mm7 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
May17°2°30 mm8 km/h11 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
June16°0°8.0 mm8 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦✦✦
July16°0°11 mm8 km/h11 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
August17°1°20 mm9 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦✦✦
September17°3°37 mm9 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
October18°4°54 mm9 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
November19°5°55 mm9 km/h12 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
December18°6°138 mm8 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chimbo in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chimbo in February?

Days average 16 °C (61 °F) and nights 6 °C (43 °F), with about 185 mm (7.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 16°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 185 mm.

Is February a good time to visit Chimbo?

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

How long are the days in Chimbo in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 39 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 10 min in June to 13 h 5 min in December.

Does it snow in Chimbo in February?

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

What should I pack for Chimbo in February?

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

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