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Igarka Weather in February

Igarka in February

The short of it: Igarka in February averages a high of -21 °C (-5 °F) and a low of -29 °C (-21 °F), with 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 7 h 44 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -21° · low -29° · rain 27 mm · daylight 7 h 44 min

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

Thirty years of records give Igarka an average February high of -21°, a low of -29° and some 27 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about -21°, nights near -29°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 27 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 7 h 44 min in mid-February, 254 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Igarka runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Snezhnogorsk, 86 km to the NE, is 1° cooler by day.

February in Igarka, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
3° warmer, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus March
10° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Oct–May
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 44 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SnezhnogorskKrasnoyarsk Krai86 km NE-22°-29°28 mm
SvetlogorskKrasnoyarsk Krai96 km SE-21°-29°28 mm
TurukhanskKrasnoyarsk Krai195 km SSE-18°-27°26 mm
DudinkaKrasnoyarsk Krai216 km N-22°-30°32 mm
KayyerkanKrasnoyarsk Krai218 km NNE-23°-30°32 mm
NorilskKrasnoyarsk Krai220 km NNE-22°-29°31 mm
TalnakhKrasnoyarsk Krai236 km NNE-23°-30°30 mm
KaraulKrasnoyarsk Krai320 km NNW-22°-30°28 mm

The Almanac · Igarka 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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Much like January: highs about -21°, nights near -29°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 27 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Igarka by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-24°-32°32 mm12 km/h3 h 30 min✦✦
February-21°-29°27 mm12 km/h7 h 44 min✦✦
March-11°-22°30 mm14 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦
April-3°-15°30 mm14 km/h15 h 28 min✦✦
May4°-5°32 mm14 km/h19 h 54 min✦✦✦
June17°7°52 mm13 km/hround the clock✦✦✦✦
July21°11°55 mm12 km/h22 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
August17°8°64 mm12 km/h17 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
September9°1°57 mm13 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦
October-4°-9°61 mm13 km/h9 h 7 min✦
November-17°-25°42 mm11 km/h4 h 58 min✦✦
December-22°-30°40 mm13 km/h0 h 30 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Igarka in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Igarka in February?

Days average -21 °C (-5 °F) and nights -29 °C (-21 °F), with about 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -21°, nights near -29°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 27 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Igarka?

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

How long are the days in Igarka in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 7 h 44 min. The days are lengthening — from 0 h 30 min in December to round the clock in June.

Does it snow in Igarka in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Igarka in February?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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