Sunset time of Mount Everest in February.

Weather, temperature and wind force of Everest Base Camp in February:

The Everest base camp in February is still winter, with an average temperature of -20℃-8℃. The Everest base camp in February is still in winter, with little precipitation and mostly sunny, cloudy and sunny days. But the altitude is high, the temperature is low, it is very cold all year round, and the wind level belongs to the breeze. However, in winter, the wind on Mount Everest is strong, and in the irresistible windy days, the air is dry and cold, and precipitation is scarce. The sunshine radiation is large and the sunshine time is long, and the sunshine percentage is 77%. Coupled with the low oxygen content in winter, the human body's tolerance is poor, and altitude sickness is prone to occur. The temperature difference between day and night is about 10 degrees Celsius. In February, the temperature of Mount Everest began to rise, with an average temperature of-10 degrees Celsius, which is still not suitable for long-term outdoor activities.

General weather conditions of Everest base camp:

Mount Qomolangma base camp is located on the Himalayas, the roof of the world, in Dingri County, Shigatse, Tibet, with an average elevation of about 5,000 meters. It belongs to plateau and mountainous climate, showing the characteristics of "high terrain" and "cold temperature".

Adverse effects caused by weather:

In February, the weather is cold, the road is frozen, and there is often dark ice on the road, so vehicles are prone to rollover; The water pipe is frozen, and the tap water in Dingri County cannot be supplied; In winter, air conditioning needs defrosting to work, so heating is slow and the effect is not particularly obvious.

Guide to dressing for Everest in February:

The temperature is low, and the daytime temperature is below 0 degrees Celsius. At the warmest time at noon, although the sun is dazzling, the wind is very cold and biting. Suggested wear: cotton-padded jacket, down jacket, cotton-padded coat, sweater, thermal underwear, etc. When the average temperature drops to about -20 degrees Celsius at night, it is not recommended to go out. Wear: down jacket, thick cotton coat, windproof coat, outdoor mountaineering suit. Other scarves, gloves, sunglasses and masks are indispensable.