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Opit Weather in February

Opit in February

The short of it: Opit in February averages a high of 33 °C (92 °F) and a low of 18 °C (64 °F), with 13 mm (0.51 in) of rain and about 12 h 2 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 33° · low 18° · rain 13 mm · daylight 12 h 2 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: December & January

Thirty years of records give Opit an average February high of 33°, a low of 18° and some 13 mm of rain. No month in Opit runs warmer: highs about 33°. It is the driest month of the year, only 13 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 12 h 2 min in mid-February.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are December and January.

Against its neighbours, Opit runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Gulu, 27 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

February in Opit, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus March
1° warmer
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 2 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GuluNorthern Region27 km NW33°18°12 mm
AnakaNorthern Region59 km W34°19°14 mm
LiraNorthern Region62 km SE34°18°21 mm
ApacNorthern Region71 km S34°18°25 mm
PaderNorthern Region74 km ENE34°18°12 mm
Pader PalwoNorthern Region76 km ENE34°18°12 mm
Kiryandongo Refugee CampWestern Region82 km SSW33°18°23 mm
BuyaleWestern Region85 km SSW33°18°24 mm

The Almanac · Opit Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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No month in Opit runs warmer: highs about 33°. It is the driest month of the year, only 13 mm of rain.

Climate of Opit by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°17°14 mm9 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
February33°18°13 mm10 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
March32°18°65 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
April30°18°148 mm9 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
May29°18°145 mm8 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
June28°18°114 mm8 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
July28°17°135 mm8 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
August28°17°175 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦
September29°17°145 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October30°17°164 mm9 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦
November31°17°82 mm8 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦
December31°17°41 mm9 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Opit in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Opit in February?

Days average 33 °C (92 °F) and nights 18 °C (64 °F), with about 13 mm (0.51 in) of rain over the month. No month in Opit runs warmer: highs about 33°. It is the driest month of the year, only 13 mm of rain.

Is February a good time to visit Opit?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are December and January.

How long are the days in Opit in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 2 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Opit in February?

Hardly — February nights average 18 °C (64 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Opit in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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