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Weather in February in Murmansk Oblast

Planning a getaway to Murmansk Oblast this February and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Murmansk Oblast in February?

Murmansk Oblast is a region in Russia. February in Murmansk Oblast generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. February falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -9°C in Kirovsk to -6°C in Kolvitsa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -12°C in Kolvitsa and -16°C in Kirovsk. In numerous regions in Russia, February is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.

For a closer look at conditions across Murmansk Oblast, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Murmansk with an average of 32 mm to moderate snowfall in Kolvitsa with 48 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Murmansk, marking it as the year's driest month.

Average sunshine

Murmansk experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 35 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Murmansk Oblast climate page.

Where to go in Murmansk Oblast in February

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Murmansk Oblast on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Russia, check out our Murmansk Oblast's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Murmansk Oblast?

Murmansk

In February Murmansk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Murmansk
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
-7°C 
-14°C 
2 hours 
33 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February February
-6°C 
-14°C 
35 hours 
32 mm 
16 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
-1°C 
-9°C 
122 hours 
36 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Murmansk

Kirovsk

In February Kirovsk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -16°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Kirovsk
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
-9°C 
-16°C 
46 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February February
-9°C 
-16°C 
47 mm 
16 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
-4°C 
-12°C 
46 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Kirovsk

Apatity

In February Apatity generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Apatity
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
-9°C 
-15°C 
45 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February February
-8°C 
-15°C 
46 mm 
16 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
-3°C 
-11°C 
45 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Apatity

Kandalaksha

In February Kandalaksha generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Kandalaksha
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
-6°C 
-12°C 
49 mm 
20 days 
poor 
February February
-6°C 
-12°C 
46 mm 
17 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
-2°C 
-9°C 
40 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Kandalaksha

Monchegorsk

In February Monchegorsk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Monchegorsk
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
-8°C 
-15°C 
38 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February February
-8°C 
-15°C 
38 mm 
16 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
-3°C 
-11°C 
39 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Monchegorsk

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Murmansk Oblast, in Russia.

Is February the best time to visit Murmansk Oblast?

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Murmansk Oblast due to the typically poor weather in Murmansk.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly pleasant weather in Murmansk. The weather in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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