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Pólvora Weather in February

Pólvora in February

The short of it: Pólvora in February averages a high of 31 °C (88 °F) and a low of 20 °C (68 °F), with 227 mm (8.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 22 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 20° · rain 227 mm · daylight 12 h 22 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: June & July

February in Pólvora brings afternoons near 31° and nights around 20°, with about 227 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 227 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 22 min in mid-February.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Pólvora runs cooler than most and about as wet in February. Sion, 30 km to the NNW, is 1° warmer by day.

February in Pólvora, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 17 mm more rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 22 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SionSan Martín Department30 km NNW32°21°204 mm
TocacheSan Martín Department35 km SSE32°20°256 mm
UchizaSan Martín Department65 km SSE30°19°278 mm
HuicungoSan Martín Department67 km N33°21°148 mm
Costa RicaSan Martín Department71 km N33°21°141 mm
HuaylillasLa Libertad80 km WSW22°10°114 mm
Santa CruzSan Martín Department84 km SSE30°19°288 mm
ChallasLa Libertad93 km SW18°6°103 mm

The Almanac · Pólvora Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 227 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Pólvora by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°20°210 mm5 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦
February31°20°227 mm5 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦
March31°20°222 mm4 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
April31°20°197 mm4 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦
May31°20°178 mm4 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦
June30°19°106 mm4 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦
July31°19°104 mm4 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦
August31°19°104 mm5 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦
September32°19°137 mm5 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦
October31°20°247 mm5 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦
November32°20°282 mm5 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦
December31°20°234 mm5 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Pólvora in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Pólvora in February?

Days average 31 °C (88 °F) and nights 20 °C (68 °F), with about 227 mm (8.9 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 227 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Pólvora?

The Almanac gives February 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Pólvora 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 35 min in December.

Does it snow in Pólvora in February?

Hardly — February nights average 20 °C (68 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Pólvora in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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