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Tanaf Weather in February

Tanaf in February

The short of it: Tanaf in February averages a high of 36 °C (96 °F) and a low of 18 °C (64 °F), with 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain and about 11 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 36° · low 18° · rain 0.0 mm · daylight 11 h 43 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: December & January

February in Tanaf brings afternoons near 36° and nights around 18°, with about 0.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 43 min in mid-February, 15 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are December and January.

Against its neighbours, Tanaf runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. Sédhiou, 16 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

February in Tanaf, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus March
2° colder
Day–night spread
18°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 43 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SédhiouSédhiou16 km WNW35°18°0.0 mm
Samine EscaleSédhiou28 km SW35°18°0.0 mm
FarimOio29 km SE35°18°0.0 mm
Diana MalariSédhiou29 km NE36°18°0.0 mm
DiattakoundaSédhiou29 km WSW35°18°0.0 mm
Saré Yoba DiégaKolda37 km ENE36°18°0.0 mm
BissorãOio47 km S35°18°0.0 mm
MansabáOio48 km SSE35°17°0.0 mm

The Almanac · Tanaf 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 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Tanaf by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January34°16°0.0 mm6 km/h11 h 27 min✦✦✦
February36°18°0.0 mm6 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
March37°19°0.0 mm6 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
April38°21°0.0 mm6 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦
May36°22°6.0 mm8 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦✦
June34°23°83 mm9 km/h12 h 52 min✦
July31°23°240 mm6 km/h12 h 48 min✦✦
August31°23°360 mm6 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦
September31°23°236 mm5 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
October33°23°71 mm4 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦
November34°21°6.0 mm4 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦✦
December33°17°0.0 mm5 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Tanaf in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Tanaf in February?

Days average 36 °C (96 °F) and nights 18 °C (64 °F), with about 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Tanaf?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are December and January.

How long are the days in Tanaf in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 11 h 43 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 23 min in December to 12 h 52 min in June.

Does it snow in Tanaf in February?

Hardly — February nights average 18 °C (64 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Tanaf in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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