Bistriţa weather in February
In February, Bistriţa sees average daytime highs of 2°C and overnight lows near -6°C, with 52 mm of precipitation across 10.3 wet days and about 10 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 1°C in the first days to 4°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 18% of the time in February, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 9 h 18 min at the start of February to 10 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, February is Bistriţa's 11th-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Bistriţa's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 2°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- -6°
- 2nd coldest
- Precipitation
- 52 mm
- 10.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 hours
- 7:37 AM – 5:36 PM
- Cloud cover
- 71%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.1 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.0
- out of 10
Bistriţa is locality in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Romania.
- Air quality
- Excellent
- PM10 11.1 µg/m³ · 2019
- Founded
- 1264
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in February
Highs climb over the month, from about 1°C in the first days to 4°C by the end.
A typical February day in Bistriţa reaches about 2°C in the afternoon and slips back to -6°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between -4°C and 8°C. Set against its neighbours, February runs about 2°C warmer than January and about 5°C cooler than March.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Avg low (°C) | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | -7 |
| 2 | 0 | -7 |
| 3 | 1 | -7 |
| 4 | 1 | -7 |
| 5 | 1 | -7 |
| 6 | 1 | -6 |
| 7 | 1 | -6 |
| 8 | 1 | -6 |
| 9 | 1 | -6 |
| 10 | 2 | -6 |
| 11 | 2 | -6 |
| 12 | 2 | -6 |
| 13 | 2 | -6 |
| 14 | 2 | -6 |
| 15 | 2 | -6 |
| 16 | 2 | -5 |
| 17 | 2 | -5 |
| 18 | 3 | -5 |
| 19 | 3 | -5 |
| 20 | 3 | -5 |
| 21 | 3 | -5 |
| 22 | 3 | -5 |
| 23 | 4 | -4 |
| 24 | 4 | -4 |
| 25 | 4 | -4 |
| 26 | 4 | -4 |
| 27 | 4 | -4 |
| 28 | 5 | -4 |
How February really feels in Bistriţa
Once humidity and wind are folded in, February averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 28 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in February is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Bistriţa weather by month
How February compares with the rest of the year at a glance. February is the 10th-warmest and 12th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -0° / -7° | 53 | 10.6 | 9.4 | 8.7 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 2° / -6° | 52 | 10.3 | 7.9 | 10 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 8° / -2° | 66 | 11.7 | 5.6 | 11.6 | 1.1 |
| Apr | 14° / 4° | 70 | 12 | 1.5 | 13.3 | 3.9 |
| May | 19° / 8° | 89 | 14.9 | 0 | 14.8 | 5.5 |
| Jun | 22° / 12° | 95 | 14.6 | 0 | 15.6 | 6.0 |
| Jul | 24° / 13° | 94 | 14.3 | 0 | 15.3 | 6.4 |
| Aug | 24° / 12° | 73 | 11.2 | 0 | 14 | 6.9 |
| Sep | 19° / 8° | 76 | 10 | 0 | 12.4 | 6.1 |
| Oct | 14° / 4° | 69 | 9.6 | 0.9 | 10.6 | 4.0 |
| Nov | 7° / -0° | 55 | 10.3 | 4.5 | 9.1 | 1.0 |
| Dec | 1° / -5° | 64 | 11 | 7.7 | 8.4 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in February
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 18% of the time in February.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 10% of February, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 72%.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 |
| Cloudier (%) | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 71 |
| 2 | 29 | 71 |
| 3 | 29 | 71 |
| 4 | 29 | 71 |
| 5 | 29 | 71 |
| 6 | 29 | 71 |
| 7 | 29 | 71 |
| 8 | 29 | 71 |
| 9 | 28 | 72 |
| 10 | 28 | 72 |
| 11 | 28 | 72 |
| 12 | 27 | 73 |
| 13 | 26 | 74 |
| 14 | 25 | 75 |
| 15 | 25 | 75 |
| 16 | 25 | 75 |
| 17 | 25 | 75 |
| 18 | 27 | 73 |
| 19 | 27 | 73 |
| 20 | 27 | 73 |
| 21 | 27 | 73 |
| 22 | 29 | 71 |
| 23 | 29 | 71 |
| 24 | 29 | 71 |
| 25 | 31 | 69 |
| 26 | 31 | 69 |
| 27 | 31 | 69 |
| 28 | 32 | 68 |
Chance of precipitation in February
Bistriţa gets around 52 mm of rain and snow over 10.3 wet days in February, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 37% and peaks near 38% on the wettest days, and about 8 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| Snow chance (%) | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | 32 |
| 2 | 37 | 32 |
| 3 | 38 | 31 |
| 4 | 38 | 31 |
| 5 | 38 | 31 |
| 6 | 38 | 31 |
| 7 | 38 | 30 |
| 8 | 38 | 30 |
| 9 | 38 | 30 |
| 10 | 38 | 29 |
| 11 | 37 | 29 |
| 12 | 37 | 29 |
| 13 | 37 | 29 |
| 14 | 37 | 29 |
| 15 | 37 | 29 |
| 16 | 37 | 29 |
| 17 | 37 | 28 |
| 18 | 37 | 28 |
| 19 | 37 | 28 |
| 20 | 37 | 28 |
| 21 | 37 | 27 |
| 22 | 37 | 27 |
| 23 | 37 | 26 |
| 24 | 37 | 26 |
| 25 | 38 | 25 |
| 26 | 38 | 25 |
| 27 | 38 | 24 |
| 28 | 38 | 24 |
Humidity in February
Most of February feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, February lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
Wind in February
Winds average 6 km/h in February.
Across February, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in February
Daylight runs from about 9 h 18 min at the start of February to 10 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 84 minutes over February. Sunrise moves from 7:57 AM to 7:15 AM, and sunset from 5:14 PM to 5:56 PM.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.5 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:57 | 7:55 | 7:54 | 7:53 | 7:52 | 7:50 | 7:49 | 7:48 | 7:46 | 7:45 | 7:44 | 7:42 | 7:41 | 7:39 | 7:37 | 7:36 | 7:34 | 7:33 | 7:31 | 7:29 | 7:28 | 7:26 | 7:24 | 7:22 | 7:21 | 7:19 | 7:17 | 7:15 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:14 | 5:16 | 5:17 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:28 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:54 | 5:56 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.3 | 7:57 | 5:14 |
| 2 | 9.3 | 7:55 | 5:16 |
| 3 | 9.4 | 7:54 | 5:17 |
| 4 | 9.4 | 7:53 | 5:19 |
| 5 | 9.5 | 7:52 | 5:20 |
| 6 | 9.5 | 7:50 | 5:22 |
| 7 | 9.6 | 7:49 | 5:23 |
| 8 | 9.6 | 7:48 | 5:25 |
| 9 | 9.7 | 7:46 | 5:26 |
| 10 | 9.7 | 7:45 | 5:28 |
| 11 | 9.8 | 7:44 | 5:30 |
| 12 | 9.8 | 7:42 | 5:31 |
| 13 | 9.9 | 7:41 | 5:33 |
| 14 | 9.9 | 7:39 | 5:34 |
| 15 | 10.0 | 7:37 | 5:36 |
| 16 | 10.0 | 7:36 | 5:37 |
| 17 | 10.1 | 7:34 | 5:39 |
| 18 | 10.1 | 7:33 | 5:40 |
| 19 | 10.2 | 7:31 | 5:42 |
| 20 | 10.2 | 7:29 | 5:43 |
| 21 | 10.3 | 7:28 | 5:45 |
| 22 | 10.3 | 7:26 | 5:46 |
| 23 | 10.4 | 7:24 | 5:48 |
| 24 | 10.4 | 7:22 | 5:49 |
| 25 | 10.5 | 7:21 | 5:51 |
| 26 | 10.6 | 7:19 | 5:52 |
| 27 | 10.6 | 7:17 | 5:54 |
| 28 | 10.7 | 7:15 | 5:56 |
Solar energy in February
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in February, about 2.1 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.01 kWh/m² to a high of 5.76 kWh/m² in June across the year — February's 2.1 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 |
| Level | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 2 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 3 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 4 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 5 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 6 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 7 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 8 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 9 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 10 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 11 | 2.0 | Dim |
| 12 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 20 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 21 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 22 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 23 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 24 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 25 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 26 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 27 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 28 | 2.7 | Moderate |
Is February a good time to visit Bistriţa?
Our two travel scores rate February for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
February is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Bistriţa.
What to pack for Bistriţa in February
From February's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In February, Bistriţa sees daytime highs around 2°C and nights near -6°C. Pack a warm layer and a heavy coat. Worth having: rain gear. About 10 days see rain.
UV index in Bistriţa in February
Clear-sky midday UV in February peaks around 2. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Bistriţa peaks around July 15 at about 8 (very high) — sunscreen and a hat are worth it in the middle of the day. It bottoms out near January 1 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 7 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Low | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 2 | Low |
| Mar | 3 | Moderate |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 6 | High |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 5 | Moderate |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Where is Bistriţa?
Bistriţa sits at 47.1°N, 24.5°E, 362 m above sea level, in Romania. The nearest listed city is Reghin-Sat, 42 km away.
Topography around Bistriţa
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Bistriţa.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Bistriţa has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 270 m around an average of 413 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 687 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,034 m.
The land around Bistriţa is covered by trees (41%), artificial surfaces (30%) and grassland (24%) within 3 km, grassland (46%) and trees (36%) within 16 km, and trees (53%) and grassland (32%) within 80 km.
Romania travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 44% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $22,538
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 82%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 1.1
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 10.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Very high
- EF EPI 605
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Bistriţa (47.1332°, 24.5001°, elevation 362 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).