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Huamachuco Weather in February

Huamachuco in February

The short of it: Huamachuco in February averages a high of 19 °C (66 °F) and a low of 7 °C (44 °F), with 126 mm (5.0 in) of rain and about 12 h 22 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 19° · low 7° · rain 126 mm · daylight 12 h 22 min

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

Thirty years of records give Huamachuco an average February high of 19°, a low of 7° and some 126 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 19°, nights near 7°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 126 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 22 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, Huamachuco runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Urpay, 1 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

February in Huamachuco, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 28 mm more rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 22 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
UrpayLa Libertad1 km WNW19°7°126 mm
La ColpaLa Libertad4 km S16°4°147 mm
ParanshiqueLa Libertad6 km ESE19°7°131 mm
VaqueríaLa Libertad12 km ENE19°7°136 mm
QuerobalLa Libertad15 km ESE19°7°125 mm
Pallar AltoLa Libertad18 km ENE21°9°118 mm
Pallar BajoLa Libertad19 km ENE21°9°118 mm
CajabambaCajamarca Department20 km N22°9°118 mm

The Almanac · Huamachuco 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 19°, nights near 7°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 126 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Huamachuco by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January20°7°98 mm10 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦
February19°7°126 mm10 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦
March19°7°156 mm9 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
April19°6°79 mm10 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦
May20°5°29 mm12 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦
June20°4°9.0 mm13 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦✦✦
July21°4°9.0 mm14 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦✦✦
August21°4°8.0 mm15 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
September20°5°25 mm14 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
October20°6°86 mm12 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦
November20°6°85 mm11 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
December20°7°98 mm11 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Huamachuco in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Huamachuco in February?

Days average 19 °C (66 °F) and nights 7 °C (44 °F), with about 126 mm (5.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 19°, nights near 7°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 126 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Huamachuco?

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

How long are the days in Huamachuco in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 22 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 40 min in June to 12 h 34 min in December.

Does it snow in Huamachuco in February?

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

What should I pack for Huamachuco in February?

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

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