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Buchs Weather in February

Buchs in February

The short of it: Buchs in February averages a high of 7 °C (44 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain and about 10 h 11 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 7° · low -1° · rain 81 mm · daylight 10 h 11 min

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

Thirty years of records give Buchs an average February high of 7°, a low of -1° and some 81 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 7°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 81 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 11 min in mid-February, 80 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Buchs runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. Aarau, 3 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

February in Buchs, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 13 mm less rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 11 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AarauAargau3 km W7°-1°81 mm
OltenSolothurn14 km WSW6°-1°81 mm
BadenAargau19 km ENE6°-2°81 mm
WettingenAargau20 km ENE6°-2°81 mm
DietikonZurich24 km E6°-1°76 mm
Waldshut-TiengenBaden-Wurttemberg27 km NNE6°-1°78 mm
RheinfeldenBaden-Wurttemberg29 km NW7°0°66 mm
Zürich (Kreis 9)Zurich30 km E6°-1°71 mm

The Almanac · Buchs 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 7°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 81 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Buchs by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°-1°94 mm8 km/h8 h 51 min✦
February7°-1°81 mm8 km/h10 h 11 min✦
March11°2°79 mm9 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦
April16°5°78 mm8 km/h13 h 33 min✦✦✦
May20°9°111 mm8 km/h15 h 5 min✦✦✦
June24°13°110 mm7 km/h15 h 56 min✦✦✦
July26°14°112 mm7 km/h15 h 35 min✦✦✦
August25°14°106 mm6 km/h14 h 14 min✦✦✦
September20°10°87 mm6 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October15°6°102 mm6 km/h10 h 45 min✦✦
November9°2°97 mm6 km/h9 h 14 min✦
December5°0°111 mm8 km/h8 h 28 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Buchs in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Buchs in February?

Days average 7 °C (44 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 7°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 81 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Buchs?

The Almanac gives February 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and August.

How long are the days in Buchs in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 11 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 28 min in December to 15 h 56 min in June.

Does it snow in Buchs in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Buchs in February?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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