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Balmaseda Weather in February

Balmaseda in February

The short of it: Balmaseda in February averages a high of 12 °C (54 °F) and a low of 4 °C (39 °F), with 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain and about 10 h 27 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 12° · low 4° · rain 94 mm · daylight 10 h 27 min

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

Thirty years of records give Balmaseda an average February high of 12°, a low of 4° and some 94 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 12°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 94 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 27 min in mid-February, 68 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and September.

Against its neighbours, Balmaseda runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Zalla, 7 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

February in Balmaseda, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 22 mm less rain
Versus March
3° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 27 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ZallaBasque Country7 km NE13°4°97 mm
GüeñesBasque Country9 km E13°4°98 mm
OrtuellaBasque Country17 km NE14°5°103 mm
ZierbenaBasque Country19 km NNE14°5°102 mm
SanturtziBasque Country20 km NE15°6°102 mm
PortugaleteBasque Country20 km NE15°6°102 mm
SestaoBasque Country20 km NE15°6°102 mm
BarakaldoBasque Country20 km ENE15°6°103 mm

The Almanac · Balmaseda 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 12°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 94 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Balmaseda by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January12°4°116 mm12 km/h9 h 19 min✦✦
February12°4°94 mm12 km/h10 h 27 min✦✦
March15°5°86 mm12 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April16°7°99 mm12 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦✦
May19°10°75 mm11 km/h14 h 39 min✦✦✦
June22°12°61 mm10 km/h15 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
July24°14°45 mm10 km/h15 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
August25°14°60 mm9 km/h13 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
September23°12°58 mm9 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
October20°10°105 mm10 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦✦
November15°7°143 mm12 km/h9 h 38 min✦✦
December12°5°102 mm12 km/h9 h 0 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Balmaseda in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Balmaseda in February?

Days average 12 °C (54 °F) and nights 4 °C (39 °F), with about 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 12°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 94 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Balmaseda?

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

How long are the days in Balmaseda in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 27 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 0 min in December to 15 h 22 min in June.

Does it snow in Balmaseda in February?

Hardly — February nights average 4 °C (39 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Balmaseda in February?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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