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Haparanda Weather in February

Haparanda in February

The short of it: Haparanda in February averages a high of -5 °C (22 °F) and a low of -14 °C (7 °F), with 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain and about 8 h 5 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -5° · low -14° · rain 40 mm · daylight 8 h 5 min

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

Thirty years of records give Haparanda an average February high of -5°, a low of -14° and some 40 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Haparanda: highs scarcely reach -5°, nights fall to -14°. Rain is modest, about 40 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 5 min in mid-February, 213 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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Haparanda runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. Tornio, 1 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

February in Haparanda, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Oct–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 5 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TornioLapland1 km NNE-5°-14°40 mm
MarielundNorrbotten2 km NW-5°-14°40 mm
KeminmaaLapland19 km ESE-5°-14°38 mm
LautiosaariLapland21 km E-5°-14°38 mm
KemiLapland22 km ESE-5°-14°38 mm
SangisNorrbotten29 km W-6°-14°38 mm
RisögrundNorrbotten41 km W-5°-14°37 mm
TervolaLapland41 km NE-6°-15°45 mm

The Almanac · Haparanda Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
February
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The dead of winter in Haparanda: highs scarcely reach -5°, nights fall to -14°. Rain is modest, about 40 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Haparanda by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-13°46 mm13 km/h4 h 32 min✦
February-5°-14°40 mm13 km/h8 h 5 min✦✦
March-1°-10°37 mm13 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦
April5°-4°34 mm12 km/h15 h 11 min✦✦✦
May12°3°43 mm13 km/h19 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
June18°9°55 mm13 km/h23 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
July21°12°60 mm12 km/h20 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
August19°10°67 mm12 km/h16 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
September13°5°60 mm13 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦✦
October6°0°58 mm13 km/h9 h 21 min✦✦
November0°-5°61 mm13 km/h5 h 41 min✦
December-3°-10°52 mm13 km/h3 h 2 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Haparanda in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Haparanda in February?

Days average -5 °C (22 °F) and nights -14 °C (7 °F), with about 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Haparanda: highs scarcely reach -5°, nights fall to -14°. Rain is modest, about 40 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Haparanda?

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

How long are the days in Haparanda in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 8 h 5 min. The days are lengthening — from 3 h 2 min in December to 23 h 37 min in June.

Does it snow in Haparanda in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Haparanda in February?

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

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