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Cranbrook Weather in February

Cranbrook in February

The short of it: Cranbrook in February averages a high of 1 °C (34 °F) and a low of -10 °C (15 °F), with 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 10 h 3 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -10° · rain 29 mm · daylight 10 h 3 min

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

Thirty years of records give Cranbrook an average February high of 1°, a low of -10° and some 29 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 1°, nights near -10°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 3 min in mid-February, 87 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 September.

Against its neighbours, Cranbrook runs about middling and drier than most in February. Kimberley, 24 km to the NW, is 1° cooler by day.

February in Cranbrook, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus January
3° warmer, 13 mm less rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 3 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KimberleyBritish Columbia24 km NW0°-10°33 mm
JaffrayBritish Columbia36 km ESE1°-10°30 mm
FernieBritish Columbia51 km E1°-10°69 mm
WynndelBritish Columbia67 km WSW3°-6°46 mm
SparwoodBritish Columbia69 km ENE-1°-12°40 mm
CrestonBritish Columbia69 km SW3°-5°42 mm
Canal FlatsBritish Columbia72 km N2°-9°18 mm
ElkfordBritish Columbia83 km NE-3°-13°32 mm

The Almanac · Cranbrook Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 1°, nights near -10°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Cranbrook by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-10°42 mm9 km/h8 h 35 min✦✦
February1°-10°29 mm9 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦
March6°-5°34 mm10 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦
April12°-1°33 mm11 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
May17°4°47 mm10 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
June21°7°63 mm10 km/h16 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
July25°10°28 mm9 km/h15 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
August26°9°24 mm9 km/h14 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
September20°5°34 mm9 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
October12°0°32 mm9 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
November4°-3°52 mm10 km/h9 h 0 min✦✦
December-1°-9°47 mm9 km/h8 h 10 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Cranbrook in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Cranbrook in February?

Days average 1 °C (34 °F) and nights -10 °C (15 °F), with about 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 1°, nights near -10°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Cranbrook?

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

How long are the days in Cranbrook in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 3 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 10 min in December to 16 h 15 min in June.

Does it snow in Cranbrook in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Cranbrook in February?

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

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