The Frontier Gazette & Almanack
“Fair Warning for Every Town Under the Sky” · Est. 1881
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Baskil Weather in February

Baskil in February

The short of it: Baskil in February averages a high of 7 °C (44 °F) and a low of -2 °C (29 °F), with 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 10 h 42 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 7° · low -2° · rain 65 mm · daylight 10 h 42 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: October & May

Thirty years of records give Baskil an average February high of 7°, a low of -2° and some 65 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 7°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 42 min in mid-February, 57 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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and May.

Against its neighbours, Baskil runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Örençay, 22 km to the ENE, is 1° warmer by day.

February in Baskil, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus January
3° warmer, 14 mm less rain
Versus March
6° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 42 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ÖrençayElazığ22 km ENE8°-1°64 mm
KebanElazığ26 km NNW8°0°55 mm
CipköyElazığ26 km ENE8°-1°62 mm
SarıçubukElazığ29 km ENE8°-1°68 mm
DoğanyolMalatya35 km SSE8°1°57 mm
ElazığElazığ37 km ENE7°-1°75 mm
YeniceElazığ40 km E9°0°56 mm
AğınElazığ43 km NNW8°-1°56 mm

The Almanac · Baskil 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 -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Baskil by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-2°79 mm6 km/h9 h 45 min✦
February7°-2°65 mm7 km/h10 h 42 min✦✦
March13°3°70 mm9 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦
April18°7°69 mm8 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
May24°11°59 mm8 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
June31°16°13 mm9 km/h14 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
July35°20°4.0 mm9 km/h14 h 36 min✦✦✦
August35°20°2.0 mm8 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦
September30°16°9.0 mm7 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
October22°10°42 mm6 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
November13°4°58 mm5 km/h10 h 1 min✦✦✦
December7°0°74 mm5 km/h9 h 29 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Baskil in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Baskil in February?

Days average 7 °C (44 °F) and nights -2 °C (29 °F), with about 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 7°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Baskil?

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

How long are the days in Baskil in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 42 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 29 min in December to 14 h 51 min in June.

Does it snow in Baskil in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Baskil in February?

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

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