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Chingora Weather in February

Chingora in February

The short of it: Chingora in February averages a high of 17 °C (62 °F) and a low of 5 °C (41 °F), with 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain and about 12 h 37 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 17° · low 5° · rain 123 mm · daylight 12 h 37 min

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

February in Chingora brings afternoons near 17° and nights around 5°, with about 123 mm of rain over the month. Chingora's coldest stretch of the year, 17° by day and 5° by night. Wet spells are common — about 123 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 37 min in mid-February, 20 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, Chingora runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. San Miguel, 11 km to the SSE, is 1° warmer by day.

February in Chingora, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 13 mm less rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 37 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
San MiguelPuno11 km SSE17°5°123 mm
JuliacaPuno13 km SSE17°5°121 mm
CaracotoPuno22 km SSE17°5°130 mm
LampaPuno22 km W16°4°147 mm
TaracoPuno22 km ENE17°5°130 mm
PusiPuno26 km ESE16°5°144 mm
ArapaPuno28 km NNE16°5°128 mm
CabanillaPuno33 km SW16°4°156 mm

The Almanac · Chingora Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Chingora's coldest stretch of the year, 17° by day and 5° by night. Wet spells are common — about 123 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Chingora by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January17°5°136 mm8 km/h12 h 57 min✦✦✦
February17°5°123 mm8 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦
March17°4°98 mm7 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
April18°2°38 mm7 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦
May19°0°11 mm8 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
June19°-3°3.0 mm8 km/h11 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦
July18°-3°3.0 mm9 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦✦✦
August19°-2°7.0 mm9 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
September20°1°21 mm9 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
October20°3°40 mm9 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
November21°4°46 mm9 km/h12 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
December19°5°95 mm8 km/h13 h 2 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chingora in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chingora in February?

Days average 17 °C (62 °F) and nights 5 °C (41 °F), with about 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain over the month. Chingora's coldest stretch of the year, 17° by day and 5° by night. Wet spells are common — about 123 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Chingora?

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

How long are the days in Chingora in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 37 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 13 min in June to 13 h 2 min in December.

Does it snow in Chingora in February?

Hardly — February nights average 5 °C (41 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Chingora in February?

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

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