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Cardston Weather in February

Cardston in February

The short of it: Cardston in February averages a high of 1 °C (34 °F) and a low of -11 °C (13 °F), with 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain and about 10 h 4 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -11° · rain 22 mm · daylight 10 h 4 min

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

February in Cardston brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -11°, with about 22 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 1°, nights near -11°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 4 min in mid-February, 86 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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Cardston runs about middling and wetter than most in February. Magrath, 40 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

February in Cardston, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 4 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MagrathAlberta40 km NE1°-11°14 mm
RaymondAlberta55 km ENE1°-11°14 mm
Pincher CreekAlberta57 km NW0°-10°26 mm
Fort MacleodAlberta58 km N2°-10°18 mm
LethbridgeAlberta66 km NNE1°-11°12 mm
CoalhurstAlberta66 km NNE1°-11°13 mm
North BrowningMontana73 km SSE2°-10°22 mm
BrowningMontana75 km SSE2°-10°22 mm
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The Almanac · Cardston 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 -11°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Cardston by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-11°17 mm18 km/h8 h 38 min✦✦
February1°-11°22 mm15 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦
March5°-7°30 mm17 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April11°-2°42 mm16 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
May17°3°70 mm15 km/h15 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
June20°7°112 mm14 km/h16 h 12 min✦✦✦
July26°9°32 mm13 km/h15 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
August26°9°36 mm13 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
September20°5°49 mm14 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
October13°-1°30 mm16 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
November6°-6°24 mm18 km/h9 h 2 min✦✦
December1°-10°19 mm17 km/h8 h 13 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Cardston in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Cardston in February?

Days average 1 °C (34 °F) and nights -11 °C (13 °F), with about 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 1°, nights near -11°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Cardston?

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

How long are the days in Cardston in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 4 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 13 min in December to 16 h 12 min in June.

Does it snow in Cardston in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Cardston in February?

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

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