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Chalk River Weather in February

Chalk River in February

The short of it: Chalk River in February averages a high of -4 °C (24 °F) and a low of -17 °C (2 °F), with 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 10 h 17 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -4° · low -17° · rain 47 mm · daylight 10 h 17 min

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

Thirty years of records give Chalk River an average February high of -4°, a low of -17° and some 47 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about -4°, nights near -17°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 47 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 17 min in mid-February, 76 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates February 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Chalk River runs about middling and drier than most in February. Deep River, 10 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

February in Chalk River, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus March
6° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 17 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Deep RiverOntario10 km NNW-4°-17°48 mm
PetawawaOntario19 km SE-4°-17°47 mm
PembrokeOntario34 km SE-4°-17°51 mm
Fort-CoulongeQuebec58 km ESE-5°-17°54 mm
EganvilleOntario60 km SSE-4°-17°50 mm
CobdenOntario61 km SE-4°-17°52 mm
RenfrewOntario85 km SE-4°-16°50 mm
ShawvilleQuebec88 km ESE-5°-16°52 mm

The Almanac · Chalk River 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 -4°, nights near -17°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 47 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Chalk River by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-7°-18°56 mm10 km/h9 h 1 min✦
February-4°-17°47 mm10 km/h10 h 17 min✦
March2°-10°53 mm11 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April10°-2°75 mm11 km/h13 h 29 min✦
May19°5°90 mm10 km/h14 h 56 min✦✦✦
June24°10°87 mm9 km/h15 h 44 min✦✦✦
July26°13°84 mm9 km/h15 h 24 min✦✦✦
August25°12°86 mm9 km/h14 h 8 min✦✦✦
September21°9°86 mm9 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October13°3°88 mm10 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦
November5°-3°70 mm11 km/h9 h 22 min✦✦
December-3°-11°64 mm10 km/h8 h 39 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chalk River in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chalk River in February?

Days average -4 °C (24 °F) and nights -17 °C (2 °F), with about 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -4°, nights near -17°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 47 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Chalk River?

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

How long are the days in Chalk River in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 17 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 39 min in December to 15 h 44 min in June.

Does it snow in Chalk River in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Chalk River in February?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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