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Burnside Weather in February

Burnside in February

The short of it: Burnside in February averages a high of 1 °C (33 °F) and a low of -9 °C (16 °F), with 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain and about 10 h 22 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -9° · rain 118 mm · daylight 10 h 22 min

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

February in Burnside brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -9°, with about 118 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 1°, nights near -9°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 118 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 22 min in mid-February, 72 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Burnside runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. Albro Lake, 2 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

February in Burnside, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 21 mm less rain
Versus March
3° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 22 min
Average wind
20 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Albro LakeNova Scotia2 km SE0°-9°118 mm
HarbourviewNova Scotia3 km SSE1°-9°118 mm
DartmouthNova Scotia4 km SSE0°-9°118 mm
Convoy PlaceNova Scotia4 km SSW1°-9°118 mm
Halifax North EndNova Scotia4 km S1°-9°119 mm
Port WallaceNova Scotia4 km E0°-9°118 mm
RockinghamNova Scotia5 km SW1°-9°119 mm
Downtown DartmouthNova Scotia5 km SE0°-9°118 mm

The Almanac · Burnside 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 1°, nights near -9°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 118 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Burnside by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-9°139 mm20 km/h9 h 10 min✦
February1°-9°118 mm20 km/h10 h 22 min✦
March4°-5°127 mm19 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April9°0°113 mm18 km/h13 h 25 min✦
May15°5°106 mm16 km/h14 h 48 min✦✦
June20°10°115 mm14 km/h15 h 33 min✦✦✦
July24°14°98 mm13 km/h15 h 15 min✦✦✦
August24°15°93 mm13 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦
September21°11°100 mm15 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°6°143 mm18 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦
November9°1°153 mm19 km/h9 h 30 min✦
December4°-4°161 mm21 km/h8 h 49 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Burnside in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Burnside in February?

Days average 1 °C (33 °F) and nights -9 °C (16 °F), with about 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 1°, nights near -9°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 118 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Burnside?

The Almanac gives February 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Burnside in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 22 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 49 min in December to 15 h 33 min in June.

Does it snow in Burnside in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Burnside in February?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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