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Samfya Weather in February

Samfya in February

The short of it: Samfya in February averages a high of 27 °C (80 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 243 mm (9.6 in) of rain and about 12 h 29 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 27° · low 17° · rain 243 mm · daylight 12 h 29 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & July

Thirty years of records give Samfya an average February high of 27°, a low of 17° and some 243 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 27°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 243 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 29 min in mid-February.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Samfya runs warmer than most and about as wet in February. Lubwe, 29 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

February in Samfya, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 30 mm less rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 29 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LubweLuapula Province29 km NNE27°17°242 mm
ChilubiNorthern Province51 km ENE26°17°260 mm
KatabaCopperbelt63 km SSE27°17°246 mm
MansaLuapula Province75 km WNW27°16°209 mm
LuwinguNorthern Province129 km NNE26°16°210 mm
MwenseLuapula Province144 km NW28°19°176 mm
MokamboHaut-Katanga177 km SW26°16°222 mm
KawambwaLuapula Province183 km NNW27°17°177 mm
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The Almanac · Samfya Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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February
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Much like January: highs about 27°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 243 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Samfya by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January26°17°273 mm8 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦
February27°17°243 mm7 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
March27°17°233 mm9 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
April27°16°50 mm11 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
May27°14°3.0 mm10 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
June26°11°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
July26°11°0.0 mm11 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°13°0.0 mm13 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦✦✦
September30°15°1.0 mm14 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
October31°17°15 mm13 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
November29°17°127 mm11 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦
December27°17°293 mm9 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Samfya in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Samfya in February?

Days average 27 °C (80 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 243 mm (9.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 27°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 243 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Samfya?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Samfya in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 29 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 28 min in June to 12 h 47 min in December.

Does it snow in Samfya in February?

Hardly — February nights average 17 °C (63 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Samfya in February?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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