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Bowness Weather in February

Bowness in February

The short of it: Bowness in February averages a high of 0 °C (32 °F) and a low of -13 °C (10 °F), with 10 mm (0.39 in) of rain and about 9 h 55 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 0° · low -13° · rain 10 mm · daylight 9 h 55 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: September & August

Thirty years of records give Bowness an average February high of 0°, a low of -13° and some 10 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 0°, nights near -13°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is scarce, about 10 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 55 min in mid-February, 93 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Bowness runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Varsity, 1 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

February in Bowness, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 55 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
VarsityAlberta1 km NE0°-13°10 mm
West SpringsAlberta3 km SW0°-13°11 mm
Aspen WoodsAlberta5 km SSW0°-13°11 mm
EdgemontAlberta5 km NNE0°-13°11 mm
HawkwoodAlberta5 km N0°-13°11 mm
Springbank HillAlberta6 km SSW0°-13°11 mm
Arbour LakeAlberta6 km NNW0°-13°11 mm
Signal HillAlberta7 km S0°-13°11 mm

The Almanac · Bowness Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 0°, nights near -13°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is scarce, about 10 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Bowness by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-14°10 mm13 km/h8 h 22 min✦✦
February0°-13°10 mm12 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦
March4°-9°18 mm13 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April11°-3°29 mm14 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
May17°2°54 mm13 km/h15 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
June20°7°102 mm13 km/h16 h 32 min✦✦✦
July24°9°58 mm12 km/h16 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
August24°8°63 mm11 km/h14 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
September19°4°44 mm12 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
October12°-2°17 mm13 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
November4°-8°15 mm13 km/h8 h 49 min✦✦
December-1°-13°11 mm12 km/h7 h 55 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bowness in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bowness in February?

Days average 0 °C (32 °F) and nights -13 °C (10 °F), with about 10 mm (0.39 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 0°, nights near -13°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is scarce, about 10 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Bowness?

The Almanac gives February 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Bowness in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 55 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 55 min in December to 16 h 32 min in June.

Does it snow in Bowness in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Bowness in February?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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