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Poltár Weather in February

Poltár in February

The short of it: Poltár in February averages a high of 4 °C (40 °F) and a low of -4 °C (25 °F), with 26 mm (1.0 in) of rain and about 10 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -4° · rain 26 mm · daylight 10 h 7 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: April & May

Thirty years of records give Poltár an average February high of 4°, a low of -4° and some 26 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 4°, nights near -4°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 26 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 7 min in mid-February, 83 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and May.

Against its neighbours, Poltár runs cooler than most and about as wet in February. Lučenec, 14 km to the SW, is 1° warmer by day.

February in Poltár, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
3° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 7 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LučenecBanská Bystrica Region14 km SW5°-4°26 mm
Rimavská SobotaBanská Bystrica Region18 km ESE4°-4°23 mm
FiľakovoBanská Bystrica Region18 km S5°-4°25 mm
HnúšťaBanská Bystrica Region20 km NE3°-5°27 mm
HriňováBanská Bystrica Region26 km NW3°-6°38 mm
DetvaBanská Bystrica Region31 km WNW4°-6°37 mm
Čierny BalogBanská Bystrica Region37 km NNW2°-6°38 mm
RevúcaBanská Bystrica Region37 km NE3°-5°24 mm

The Almanac · Poltár Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 4°, nights near -4°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 26 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Poltár by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-5°26 mm7 km/h8 h 44 min✦✦
February4°-4°26 mm7 km/h10 h 7 min✦✦✦
March10°-1°27 mm9 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦
April17°4°38 mm9 km/h13 h 37 min✦✦✦✦✦
May21°8°65 mm9 km/h15 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
June25°12°72 mm8 km/h16 h 5 min✦✦✦
July27°14°78 mm8 km/h15 h 43 min✦✦✦
August27°13°54 mm7 km/h14 h 19 min✦✦✦✦
September21°9°50 mm7 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
October15°4°47 mm6 km/h10 h 42 min✦✦✦
November8°1°45 mm6 km/h9 h 7 min✦✦✦
December2°-4°32 mm6 km/h8 h 20 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Poltár in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Poltár in February?

Days average 4 °C (40 °F) and nights -4 °C (25 °F), with about 26 mm (1.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 4°, nights near -4°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 26 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Poltár?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are April and May.

How long are the days in Poltár in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 7 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 20 min in December to 16 h 5 min in June.

Does it snow in Poltár in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Poltár in February?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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