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Potrerillo Weather in February

Potrerillo in February

The short of it: Potrerillo in February averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 20 °C (68 °F), with 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 16 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 20° · rain 62 mm · daylight 12 h 16 min

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

Thirty years of records give Potrerillo an average February high of 30°, a low of 20° and some 62 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 62 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 16 min in mid-February.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Potrerillo runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Pampa Elera Alta, 2 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

February in Potrerillo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 28 mm more rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 16 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Pampa Elera AltaPiura2 km WSW30°20°62 mm
Pampa Elera BajaPiura5 km W31°20°48 mm
Puerta PulachePiura8 km SW31°21°38 mm
SapillicaPiura16 km ESE25°15°172 mm
Las LomasPiura17 km WNW32°21°25 mm
JamburPiura20 km ENE30°19°112 mm
SuyoPiura23 km NNE31°20°86 mm
Pueblo LibrePiura32 km SSW32°22°26 mm

The Almanac · Potrerillo Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 62 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Potrerillo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°19°34 mm8 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
February30°20°62 mm7 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
March30°20°170 mm7 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
April30°19°64 mm8 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
May29°18°9.0 mm8 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
June28°16°3.0 mm8 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
July28°15°1.0 mm8 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°15°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
September29°16°0.0 mm9 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
October29°16°3.0 mm9 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦
November29°16°2.0 mm9 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
December30°18°6.0 mm9 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Potrerillo in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Potrerillo in February?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 20 °C (68 °F), with about 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 62 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Potrerillo?

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

How long are the days in Potrerillo in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 16 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 51 min in June to 12 h 24 min in December.

Does it snow in Potrerillo in February?

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

What should I pack for Potrerillo in February?

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

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