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Polyarnyy Weather in February

Polyarnyy in February

The short of it: Polyarnyy in February averages a high of -6 °C (21 °F) and a low of -12 °C (10 °F), with 25 mm (1.0 in) of rain and about 7 h 17 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -6° · low -12° · rain 25 mm · daylight 7 h 17 min

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

Thirty years of records give Polyarnyy an average February high of -6°, a low of -12° and some 25 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Polyarnyy: highs scarcely reach -6°, nights fall to -12°. It is the driest month of the year, only 25 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 7 h 17 min in mid-February, 346 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 August and July.

Against its neighbours, Polyarnyy runs about middling and wetter than most in February. Gadzhiyevo, 7 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

February in Polyarnyy, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° colder, 13 mm less rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Nov–May
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 17 min
Average wind
23 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GadzhiyevoMurmansk7 km NW-6°-12°25 mm
SnezhnogorskMurmansk7 km W-7°-13°24 mm
SeveromorskMurmansk15 km S-7°-13°24 mm
SafonovoMurmansk17 km SSW-7°-13°23 mm
RoslyakovoMurmansk20 km SSW-6°-13°22 mm
VidyayevoMurmansk28 km WNW-5°-11°24 mm
MurmanskMurmansk29 km SSW-7°-13°22 mm
Abram MysMurmansk30 km SW-7°-13°21 mm

The Almanac · Polyarnyy 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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The dead of winter in Polyarnyy: highs scarcely reach -6°, nights fall to -12°. It is the driest month of the year, only 25 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Polyarnyy by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-11°38 mm23 km/h1 h 31 min✦✦
February-6°-12°25 mm23 km/h7 h 17 min✦✦
March-2°-8°33 mm22 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦
April2°-3°29 mm20 km/h15 h 48 min✦✦✦
May7°1°39 mm18 km/h21 h 19 min✦✦✦
June11°4°49 mm17 km/hround the clock✦✦✦
July16°8°65 mm16 km/hround the clock✦✦✦
August16°9°60 mm15 km/h17 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
September12°6°54 mm18 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦✦
October6°2°59 mm21 km/h8 h 50 min✦✦
November1°-4°39 mm21 km/h3 h 56 min✦✦✦
December-1°-7°41 mm23 km/hnone — polar night✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Polyarnyy in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Polyarnyy in February?

Days average -6 °C (21 °F) and nights -12 °C (10 °F), with about 25 mm (1.0 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Polyarnyy: highs scarcely reach -6°, nights fall to -12°. It is the driest month of the year, only 25 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Polyarnyy?

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

How long are the days in Polyarnyy in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 7 h 17 min. The days are lengthening — from none — polar night in December to round the clock in June.

Does it snow in Polyarnyy in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Polyarnyy in February?

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

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