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Cotter Weather in February

Cotter in February

The short of it: Cotter in February averages a high of 12 °C (54 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain and about 10 h 49 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 54° · low 30° · rain 2.9 in. · daylight 10 h 49 min

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

Thirty years of records give Cotter an average February high of 54°, a low of 30° and some 2.9 in. of rain. Much like January: highs about 54°, nights near 30°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 2.9 in., the 11th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 49 min in mid-February, 52 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and April.

Against its neighbours, Cotter runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. Gassville, 2 mi to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

February in Cotter, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
5° warmer, 0.2 in. more rain
Versus March
9° colder
Day–night spread
24°
Snow season
January
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 49 min
Average wind
7 mph

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GassvilleArkansas2 mi ENE54°30°3.0 in.
FlippinArkansas3 mi W54°30°2.9 in.
LakeviewArkansas7 mi N54°30°2.8 in.
Bull ShoalsArkansas8 mi NNW54°30°2.8 in.
SummitArkansas9 mi W53°30°2.8 in.
MidwayArkansas9 mi NNE53°29°2.8 in.
YellvilleArkansas9 mi WSW54°30°2.9 in.
Mountain HomeArkansas9 mi ENE53°30°2.9 in.
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The Almanac · Cotter 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 54°, nights near 30°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 2.9 in., the 11th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Cotter by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January49°27°2.7 in.7 mph9 h 57 min✦✦
February54°30°2.9 in.7 mph10 h 49 min✦✦
March63°37°4.8 in.7 mph11 h 52 min✦✦✦
April72°46°4.4 in.8 mph13 h 4 min✦✦✦
May80°55°5.1 in.6 mph14 h 5 min✦✦✦
June87°64°3.7 in.6 mph14 h 37 min✦✦
July92°68°3.1 in.5 mph14 h 24 min✦
August91°67°3.7 in.5 mph13 h 32 min✦✦
September85°59°3.8 in.5 mph12 h 21 min✦✦
October74°47°3.5 in.5 mph11 h 11 min✦✦✦
November61°37°4.4 in.6 mph10 h 11 min✦✦✦
December51°29°4.0 in.6 mph9 h 42 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Cotter in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Cotter in February?

Days average 12 °C (54 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 54°, nights near 30°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 2.9 in., the 11th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is February a good time to visit Cotter?

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

How long are the days in Cotter in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 49 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 42 min in December to 14 h 37 min in June.

Does it snow in Cotter in February?

Snow can fall, since nights average -1 °C (30 °F), but it seldom lies for long.

What should I pack for Cotter in February?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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