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Erciş Weather in February

Erciş in February

The short of it: Erciş in February averages a high of 1 °C (34 °F) and a low of -9 °C (16 °F), with 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 10 h 41 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -9° · rain 42 mm · daylight 10 h 41 min

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

February in Erciş brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -9°, with about 42 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 1°, nights near -9°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 41 min in mid-February, 58 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and June.

Against its neighbours, Erciş runs about middling and drier than most in February. Aşağıışıklı, 3 km to the NNW, is 1° cooler by day.

February in Erciş, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus March
6° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 41 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AşağıışıklıVan3 km NNW1°-9°41 mm
HeybeliBitlis29 km WSW1°-8°44 mm
AkçıraBitlis30 km SW1°-6°43 mm
GümüşdüvenBitlis31 km W0°-10°45 mm
KavuştukBitlis35 km SW2°-6°45 mm
KarşıyakaBitlis42 km SW2°-6°50 mm
PatnosAğrı49 km WNW-2°-11°48 mm
Yukarı SüphanBitlis49 km WSW2°-6°53 mm

The Almanac · Erciş 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 1°, nights near -9°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Erciş by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-10°41 mm5 km/h9 h 43 min✦✦
February1°-9°42 mm5 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦
March7°-3°57 mm7 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦
April14°2°73 mm8 km/h13 h 11 min✦✦
May20°7°58 mm8 km/h14 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
June26°11°24 mm7 km/h14 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦
July30°14°7.0 mm8 km/h14 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
August30°14°6.0 mm8 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
September25°8°18 mm7 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
October18°4°50 mm6 km/h11 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
November10°-1°46 mm5 km/h9 h 59 min✦✦✦
December3°-6°47 mm4 km/h9 h 26 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Erciş in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Erciş in February?

Days average 1 °C (34 °F) and nights -9 °C (16 °F), with about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 1°, nights near -9°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Erciş?

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

How long are the days in Erciş in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 41 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 26 min in December to 14 h 53 min in June.

Does it snow in Erciş in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Erciş in February?

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

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