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Chuquibamba Weather in February

Chuquibamba in February

The short of it: Chuquibamba in February averages a high of 18 °C (65 °F) and a low of 7 °C (44 °F), with 156 mm (6.1 in) of rain and about 12 h 20 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 18° · low 7° · rain 156 mm · daylight 12 h 20 min

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

Thirty years of records give Chuquibamba an average February high of 18°, a low of 7° and some 156 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 18°, nights near 7°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 156 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 20 min in mid-February.

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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Chuquibamba runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. San Vicente de Paúl, 11 km to the SW, is 7° warmer by day.

February in Chuquibamba, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 12 mm more rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 20 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
San Vicente de PaúlLa Libertad11 km SW25°13°101 mm
Dos de MayoAmazonas25 km NNE20°9°129 mm
HuacapampaCajamarca Department31 km W20°8°124 mm
CelendínCajamarca Department33 km WNW21°9°116 mm
MontevideoAmazonas35 km N22°10°107 mm
CongonaCajamarca Department42 km WNW20°9°116 mm
SorochucoCajamarca Department44 km W19°8°123 mm
HuangashangaCajamarca Department48 km W21°9°109 mm

The Almanac · Chuquibamba 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 18°, nights near 7°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 156 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Chuquibamba by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January18°7°144 mm10 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
February18°7°156 mm9 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
March18°7°199 mm9 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
April18°6°117 mm10 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦
May19°6°60 mm11 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
June19°5°33 mm13 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦✦✦
July19°5°40 mm14 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦✦✦
August19°5°28 mm14 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦
September19°6°58 mm13 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
October19°6°135 mm11 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
November20°7°136 mm10 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
December19°7°146 mm10 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chuquibamba in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chuquibamba in February?

Days average 18 °C (65 °F) and nights 7 °C (44 °F), with about 156 mm (6.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 18°, nights near 7°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 156 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Chuquibamba?

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

How long are the days in Chuquibamba in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 20 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 43 min in June to 12 h 31 min in December.

Does it snow in Chuquibamba in February?

Hardly — February nights average 7 °C (44 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Chuquibamba in February?

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

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