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Donets Weather in February

Donets in February

The short of it: Donets in February averages a high of -0 °C (31 °F) and a low of -7 °C (20 °F), with 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain and about 10 h 3 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 0° · low -7° · rain 31 mm · daylight 10 h 3 min

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

Thirty years of records give Donets an average February high of 0°, a low of -7° and some 31 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 0°, nights near -7°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 3 min in mid-February, 87 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and September.

Against its neighbours, Donets runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. Andriyivka, 5 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

February in Donets, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus March
6° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 3 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AndriyivkaKharkiv5 km NE0°-7°31 mm
SlobozhanskeKharkiv10 km NNW0°-7°31 mm
BalakliyaKharkiv21 km ESE0°-7°30 mm
ZmiyivKharkiv26 km NW0°-7°30 mm
ZlatopilKharkiv29 km WSW-1°-7°31 mm
EskharKharkiv32 km N-1°-7°32 mm
MalynivkaKharkiv34 km NNE-1°-7°32 mm
ChuhuyivKharkiv37 km NNE-1°-7°32 mm

The Almanac · Donets 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 0°, nights near -7°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Donets by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-7°40 mm13 km/h8 h 35 min✦✦
February0°-7°31 mm14 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦
March5°-2°34 mm14 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦
April15°5°30 mm13 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
May22°11°42 mm12 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦✦✦
June25°14°51 mm10 km/h16 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
July28°16°53 mm9 km/h15 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
August27°15°33 mm9 km/h14 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
September21°10°33 mm10 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
October13°4°36 mm11 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
November5°0°33 mm13 km/h9 h 0 min✦✦✦
December0°-5°42 mm13 km/h8 h 10 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Donets in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Donets in February?

Days average -0 °C (31 °F) and nights -7 °C (20 °F), with about 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 0°, nights near -7°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Donets?

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

How long are the days in Donets in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 3 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 10 min in December to 16 h 15 min in June.

Does it snow in Donets in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Donets in February?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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