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Cranston Weather in February

Cranston in February

The short of it: Cranston in February averages a high of -1 °C (31 °F) and a low of -12 °C (10 °F), with 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain and about 9 h 56 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -1° · low -12° · rain 12 mm · daylight 9 h 56 min

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

Thirty years of records give Cranston an average February high of -1°, a low of -12° and some 12 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about -1°, nights near -12°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 56 min in mid-February, 92 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Cranston runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. Auburn Bay, 2 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

February in Cranston, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 56 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Auburn BayAlberta2 km E-1°-12°12 mm
McKenzie LakeAlberta2 km N-1°-12°12 mm
McKenzie TowneAlberta3 km NNE-1°-12°12 mm
ChaparralAlberta4 km W0°-12°12 mm
MahoganyAlberta4 km ENE-1°-13°12 mm
SundanceAlberta4 km WNW0°-12°12 mm
New BrightonAlberta4 km NE-1°-13°11 mm
CopperfieldAlberta5 km NE-1°-13°12 mm

The Almanac · Cranston 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 scarce, about 12 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Cranston by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-14°10 mm13 km/h8 h 24 min✦✦
February-1°-12°12 mm12 km/h9 h 56 min✦✦
March4°-8°19 mm14 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April11°-3°30 mm14 km/h13 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
May17°3°55 mm14 km/h15 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
June20°7°115 mm13 km/h16 h 30 min✦✦✦
July24°9°52 mm12 km/h16 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
August24°8°56 mm11 km/h14 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
September19°4°44 mm12 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
October12°-2°19 mm13 km/h10 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
November4°-8°17 mm14 km/h8 h 50 min✦✦
December-1°-13°11 mm13 km/h7 h 57 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Cranston in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Cranston in February?

Days average -1 °C (31 °F) and nights -12 °C (10 °F), with about 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -1°, nights near -12°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Cranston?

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

How long are the days in Cranston in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 56 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 57 min in December to 16 h 30 min in June.

Does it snow in Cranston in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Cranston in February?

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

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