Harstad in February usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of -1°C and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 16 snowy days with an average precipitation of 60 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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-1°C
Avg. max. temperature
-22°C
Min.
+7°C
Max.
60 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Harstad has OK weather in February.
Average temperature in Harstad in February
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Harstad for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in February is +2°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +7°C during the day and a minimum of -9°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 31% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from 0°C to +5°C.
Is Harstad warm or cold in February?
Harstad is typically cold in February.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from -1°C to -1°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -5°C to -4°C.
Wear your winter warms as it will be cold. To save space, layer, and don’t forget gloves and a scarf.
February is one of the coolest months in Harstad, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Harstad in February
Harstad weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
January
February
March
Avg. temperature
-1°C
-1°C
+1°C
Min. temperature
-21°C
-22°C
-16°C
Max. temperature
+8°C
+7°C
+10°C
Rainfall
59 mm
60 mm
51 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
80%
79%
76%
Air pressure
1002 HPa
1004 HPa
1005 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
3
Cloudy days
9
8
9
Rainy days
4
3
4
Snowy days
16
16
15
February weather is still as ok as in January.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of -1°C for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 59 mm to 60 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 79%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.
March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Harstad in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 7 m/s getting up to 21 m/s which is quite strong. The wind will cause branches to move and ground debris to fly around.
The average wind speed in Harstad is gradually increasing during February, going from 1 m/s to 8 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Harstad based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in February stands at 50%, leading to total precipitation of around 108 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 21 mm, which is considered light rain.February is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Harstad wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 70% chance of precipitation and 118 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 51 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during February in Harstad based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in February is 21%, for a monthly total of around 49 mm.
February is one of the snowiest months in Harstad.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last February in Harstad?
This is the weather in Harstad in February 2023:
1 February
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0°C
2 February
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-2°C
3 February
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-6°C
4 February
☁️
+2°C
5 February
🌧️
+3°C
6 February
🌧️
+7°C
7 February
🌧️
+7°C
8 February
🌧️
+6°C
9 February
🌨️
+3°C
10 February
☁️
0°C
11 February
☁️
0°C
12 February
🌧️
+5°C
13 February
🌧️
+4°C
14 February
🌧️
+6°C
15 February
☁️
+5°C
16 February
🌧️
+5°C
17 February
☁️
+1°C
18 February
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+1°C
19 February
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0°C
20 February
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-2°C
21 February
☀️
-3°C
22 February
☁️
0°C
23 February
🌨️
+2°C
24 February
🌨️
0°C
25 February
🌨️
+2°C
26 February
🌧️
+4°C
27 February
🌨️
+5°C
28 February
🌨️
+5°C
In February 2023 Harstad had 1 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +2°C, with an absolute maximum of +7°C and a minimum of -6°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 62%. The average wind speed was 7 m/s, with a maximum of 32 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Harstad climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Harstad in February has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+4°C) and the highest in 2011 (+7°C). The driest year was 1980 with only 570 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2005 with 1322 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Harstad in February:
Is February a good time to visit Harstad?
It’s always a good time to visit Harstad, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Harstad in February?
Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Harstad rainy in February?
Harstad is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Harstad in February?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Harstad in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Harstad, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.