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Edson Weather in February

Edson in February

The short of it: Edson in February averages a high of -2 °C (29 °F) and a low of -15 °C (4 °F), with 15 mm (0.59 in) of rain and about 9 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -2° · low -15° · rain 15 mm · daylight 9 h 43 min

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

February in Edson brings afternoons near -2° and nights around -15°, with about 15 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -2°, nights near -15°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 15 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 43 min in mid-February, 103 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 August and September.

Against its neighbours, Edson runs about middling and drier than most in February. Hinton, 79 km to the WSW, is 2° warmer by day.

February in Edson, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
3° warmer, 10 mm less rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 43 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HintonAlberta79 km WSW1°-14°17 mm
WhitecourtAlberta80 km NE-3°-15°18 mm
Fox CreekAlberta94 km NNW0°-14°16 mm
MayerthorpeAlberta95 km ENE-4°-17°14 mm
Drayton ValleyAlberta104 km ESE-3°-16°18 mm
JasperAlberta135 km SW-1°-12°16 mm
Swan HillsAlberta143 km NNE-4°-16°20 mm
BarrheadAlberta147 km ENE-5°-17°15 mm

The Almanac · Edson 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. It is the driest month of the year, only 15 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Edson by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-17°25 mm9 km/h7 h 59 min✦✦
February-2°-15°15 mm9 km/h9 h 43 min✦✦
March3°-11°21 mm10 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
April10°-4°27 mm10 km/h13 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
May16°2°57 mm9 km/h15 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
June20°6°100 mm9 km/h17 h 1 min✦✦✦
July23°8°112 mm8 km/h16 h 33 min✦✦✦
August22°7°66 mm8 km/h14 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
September17°3°54 mm8 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
October10°-3°25 mm9 km/h10 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
November1°-10°23 mm9 km/h8 h 29 min✦✦
December-4°-16°16 mm8 km/h7 h 29 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Edson in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Edson in February?

Days average -2 °C (29 °F) and nights -15 °C (4 °F), with about 15 mm (0.59 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -2°, nights near -15°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 15 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Edson?

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

How long are the days in Edson in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 43 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 29 min in December to 17 h 1 min in June.

Does it snow in Edson in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Edson in February?

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

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