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Gillam Weather in February

Gillam in February

The short of it: Gillam in February averages a high of -16 °C (4 °F) and a low of -28 °C (-18 °F), with 15 mm (0.59 in) of rain and about 9 h 27 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -16° · low -28° · rain 15 mm · daylight 9 h 27 min

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

Thirty years of records give Gillam an average February high of -16°, a low of -28° and some 15 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about -16°, nights near -28°. 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 27 min in mid-February, 117 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 June and July.

Against its neighbours, Gillam runs cooler than most and about as wet in February. Oxford House, 159 km to the SSW, is 2° warmer by day.

February in Gillam, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
4° warmer, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus March
8° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Oct–May
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 27 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Oxford HouseManitoba159 km SSW-13°-26°17 mm
Gods RiverManitoba172 km SSE-14°-26°16 mm
ThompsonManitoba207 km WSW-13°-27°14 mm
Cross Lake 19AManitoba270 km SW-13°-25°15 mm
ChurchillManitoba271 km N-20°-28°15 mm
Norway HouseManitoba329 km SW-12°-24°18 mm
Snow LakeManitoba372 km WSW-12°-24°15 mm

The Almanac · Gillam 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 -16°, nights near -28°. 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 Gillam by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-19°-29°20 mm14 km/h7 h 30 min✦✦
February-16°-28°15 mm14 km/h9 h 27 min✦✦
March-8°-22°23 mm15 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦
April2°-12°22 mm15 km/h14 h 8 min✦✦
May10°-2°44 mm16 km/h16 h 21 min✦✦✦
June18°6°51 mm14 km/h17 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
July22°10°86 mm14 km/h17 h 7 min✦✦✦
August20°9°78 mm15 km/h15 h 6 min✦✦✦
September14°5°60 mm16 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦✦
October4°-3°46 mm17 km/h10 h 15 min✦✦
November-7°-15°36 mm15 km/h8 h 3 min✦✦
December-16°-25°21 mm14 km/h6 h 54 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Gillam in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Gillam in February?

Days average -16 °C (4 °F) and nights -28 °C (-18 °F), with about 15 mm (0.59 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -16°, nights near -28°. 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 Gillam?

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

How long are the days in Gillam in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 27 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 54 min in December to 17 h 40 min in June.

Does it snow in Gillam in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Gillam in February?

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

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