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Älta Weather in February

Älta in February

The short of it: Älta in February averages a high of 1 °C (34 °F) and a low of -4 °C (24 °F), with 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain and about 9 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -4° · rain 31 mm · daylight 9 h 7 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & August

February in Älta brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -4°, with about 31 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 1°, nights near -4°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 7 min in mid-February, 136 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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Älta runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Trångsund, 5 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

February in Älta, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 8.0 mm less rain
Versus March
3° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 7 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TrångsundStockholm5 km SW1°-4°33 mm
FisksätraStockholm5 km NE2°-4°29 mm
NackaStockholm5 km NNW1°-4°30 mm
SaltsjöbadenStockholm7 km ENE2°-4°29 mm
SödermalmStockholm8 km NW1°-4°30 mm
ÅrstaStockholm8 km WNW1°-4°30 mm
BrevikStockholm9 km N1°-4°28 mm
BooStockholm9 km NE2°-4°28 mm

The Almanac · Älta 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 1°, nights near -4°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Älta by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-4°39 mm17 km/h6 h 51 min✦✦✦
February1°-4°31 mm16 km/h9 h 7 min✦✦✦
March4°-3°30 mm15 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦✦
April9°1°30 mm14 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦
May15°5°37 mm14 km/h16 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
June19°10°68 mm14 km/h18 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
July22°13°66 mm13 km/h17 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
August21°12°65 mm13 km/h15 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
September16°9°52 mm14 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
October10°4°57 mm15 km/h10 h 2 min✦✦✦
November5°1°61 mm15 km/h7 h 31 min✦✦
December3°-2°53 mm16 km/h6 h 8 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Älta in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Älta in February?

Days average 1 °C (34 °F) and nights -4 °C (24 °F), with about 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 1°, nights near -4°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Älta?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Älta in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 7 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 8 min in December to 18 h 33 min in June.

Does it snow in Älta in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Älta in February?

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

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