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Claresholm Weather in February

Claresholm in February

The short of it: Claresholm in February averages a high of 1 °C (33 °F) and a low of -12 °C (11 °F), with 16 mm (0.63 in) of rain and about 10 h 0 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 -12° · rain 16 mm · daylight 10 h 0 min

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

February in Claresholm brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -12°, with about 16 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 1°, nights near -12°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 0 min in mid-February, 89 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, Claresholm runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Fort Macleod, 37 km to the SSE, is 1° warmer by day.

February in Claresholm, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 0 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Fort MacleodAlberta37 km SSE2°-10°18 mm
NantonAlberta38 km NNW0°-12°16 mm
VulcanAlberta47 km NNE-1°-13°14 mm
CoalhurstAlberta57 km SE1°-11°13 mm
Picture ButteAlberta60 km ESE1°-11°12 mm
High RiverAlberta64 km NNW0°-12°16 mm
LethbridgeAlberta66 km ESE1°-11°12 mm
Pincher CreekAlberta67 km SSW0°-10°26 mm

The Almanac · Claresholm 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 -12°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Claresholm by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-13°12 mm15 km/h8 h 31 min✦✦
February1°-12°16 mm14 km/h10 h 0 min✦✦
March5°-8°26 mm15 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April11°-2°32 mm15 km/h13 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
May17°3°61 mm14 km/h15 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
June20°7°116 mm13 km/h16 h 21 min✦✦✦
July24°9°43 mm12 km/h15 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
August24°9°44 mm12 km/h14 h 27 min✦✦✦✦✦
September19°5°43 mm13 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
October13°-1°21 mm15 km/h10 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
November5°-7°21 mm16 km/h8 h 56 min✦✦
December1°-11°13 mm15 km/h8 h 5 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Claresholm in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Claresholm in February?

Days average 1 °C (33 °F) and nights -12 °C (11 °F), with about 16 mm (0.63 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 1°, nights near -12°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Claresholm?

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

How long are the days in Claresholm in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 0 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 5 min in December to 16 h 21 min in June.

Does it snow in Claresholm in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Claresholm in February?

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

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