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Drumheller Weather in February

Drumheller in February

The short of it: Drumheller in February averages a high of -2 °C (28 °F) and a low of -15 °C (5 °F), with 10 mm (0.39 in) of rain and about 9 h 54 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 -2° · low -15° · rain 10 mm · daylight 9 h 54 min

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

February in Drumheller brings afternoons near -2° and nights around -15°, with about 10 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -2°, nights near -15°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is scarce, about 10 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 54 min in mid-February, 94 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, Drumheller runs cooler than most and about as wet in February. Strathmore, 66 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

February in Drumheller, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
3° warmer, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus March
6° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 54 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
StrathmoreAlberta66 km SW-2°-14°11 mm
ChestermereAlberta91 km WSW-1°-13°11 mm
Skyview RanchAlberta93 km WSW-1°-13°10 mm
Saddle RidgeAlberta93 km WSW-1°-13°10 mm
TaradaleAlberta93 km WSW-1°-12°10 mm
AirdrieAlberta94 km W-1°-13°10 mm
FalconridgeAlberta94 km WSW-1°-12°10 mm
MartindaleAlberta95 km WSW-1°-12°10 mm

The Almanac · Drumheller 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 -2°, nights near -15°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is scarce, about 10 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Drumheller by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-17°11 mm13 km/h8 h 19 min✦✦
February-2°-15°10 mm13 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦
March4°-9°16 mm14 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦
April12°-3°29 mm15 km/h13 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
May19°3°48 mm14 km/h15 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
June22°8°83 mm13 km/h16 h 36 min✦✦✦
July26°10°59 mm12 km/h16 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
August26°9°52 mm12 km/h14 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
September21°4°31 mm13 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
October12°-3°14 mm14 km/h10 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
November2°-10°15 mm15 km/h8 h 46 min✦✦
December-4°-16°10 mm14 km/h7 h 52 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Drumheller in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Drumheller in February?

Days average -2 °C (28 °F) and nights -15 °C (5 °F), with about 10 mm (0.39 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -2°, nights near -15°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is scarce, about 10 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Drumheller?

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

How long are the days in Drumheller in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 54 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 52 min in December to 16 h 36 min in June.

Does it snow in Drumheller in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Drumheller in February?

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

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