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 reports an average high-temperature of a still chilly 6.7°C (44.1°F), slightly varied from January's 6.3°C (43.3°F). Marked by a significant drop from the daytime highs, Shangri-La's average low-temperature in February stands at a freezing cold -7.4°C (18.7°F).

Rainfall

In Shangri-La, in February, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 14mm (0.55") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142.4 rainfall days, and 647mm (25.47") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day 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

The average daily maximum UV index in February is 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 8 in February, converts into the following recommendations:
Always take precautions; unprotected eyes and skin can be damaged rapidly. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.