February weather forecast
Shangri-La, China

Shangri-La weather in February marks a departure from the frigid January temperatures. The thermal conditions remain cold, but there is a visible increase in temperatures. The UV index leaps from January’s level to 8 indicating slightly enhanced sun exposure. Despite a greater tendency for rainfall in this period than the prior month, outdoor activities remain largely unaffected. Moving forward into March, residents and tourists can expect to witness further rise in temperatures and rainfall.

Temperature

February in Shangri-La records an average high-temperature of a still frosty 6.7°C (44.1°F), indicating a minor variation from the preceding month. During February nights, Shangri-La documents a marked contrast from daily highs, with an average temperature of -7.4°C (18.7°F).

Rainfall

In February, the rain falls for 6.6 days. Throughout February, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is accumulated. In Shangri-La, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.4 days and collects up to 647mm (25.47") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 11h and 13min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset at 19:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:46 and sunset at 19:21 CST.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are January through April, November and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 8 during February translates into the following recommendations:
Always take precautions; unprotected eyes and skin can be damaged rapidly. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.