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Cham Weather in February

Cham in February

The short of it: Cham in February averages a high of 6 °C (44 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 75 mm (3.0 in) of rain and about 10 h 12 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 6° · low -1° · rain 75 mm · daylight 10 h 12 min

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

Thirty years of records give Cham an average February high of 6°, a low of -1° and some 75 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 6°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 75 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 12 min in mid-February, 79 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, Cham runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Zug, 4 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

February in Cham, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 12 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ZugZug4 km ESE6°-1°76 mm
BaarZug5 km ENE6°-1°76 mm
HorgenZurich13 km NE6°-1°70 mm
Zürich (Kreis 2)Zurich18 km NNE6°-1°70 mm
EmmenLucerne18 km SW7°-2°84 mm
LuzernLucerne19 km SW7°-1°81 mm
Zürich (Kreis 3)Zurich20 km N6°-1°70 mm
ZürichZurich22 km NNE6°-1°68 mm

The Almanac · Cham 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 6°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 75 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Cham by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°-1°74 mm7 km/h8 h 53 min✦
February6°-1°75 mm7 km/h10 h 12 min✦
March12°2°76 mm8 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦
April16°5°79 mm8 km/h13 h 33 min✦✦✦
May20°9°118 mm8 km/h15 h 3 min✦✦✦
June23°13°128 mm7 km/h15 h 54 min✦✦✦
July25°15°133 mm7 km/h15 h 33 min✦✦✦
August25°14°132 mm6 km/h14 h 13 min✦✦✦
September20°11°100 mm6 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October15°7°94 mm6 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦
November9°3°93 mm6 km/h9 h 15 min✦
December5°0°89 mm7 km/h8 h 30 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Cham in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Cham in February?

Days average 6 °C (44 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 75 mm (3.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 6°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 75 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Cham?

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

How long are the days in Cham in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 12 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 30 min in December to 15 h 54 min in June.

Does it snow in Cham in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Cham in February?

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

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