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High River Weather in February

High River in February

The short of it: High River in February averages a high of -0 °C (31 °F) and a low of -12 °C (10 °F), with 16 mm (0.63 in) of rain and about 9 h 58 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 0° · low -12° · rain 16 mm · daylight 9 h 58 min

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

February in High River brings afternoons near 0° and nights around -12°, with about 16 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 0°, nights near -12°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 58 min in mid-February, 91 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 July.

Against its neighbours, High River runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. Okotoks, 18 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

February in High River, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 58 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
OkotoksAlberta18 km NNW-1°-13°16 mm
Auburn BayAlberta34 km N-1°-12°12 mm
CranstonAlberta35 km NNW-1°-12°12 mm
MahoganyAlberta35 km N-1°-13°12 mm
ChaparralAlberta36 km NNW0°-12°12 mm
McKenzie LakeAlberta37 km NNW-1°-12°12 mm
CopperfieldAlberta37 km N-1°-13°12 mm
SundanceAlberta37 km NNW0°-12°12 mm

The Almanac · High River 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 0°, nights near -12°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of High River by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-15°12 mm13 km/h8 h 27 min✦✦
February0°-12°16 mm13 km/h9 h 58 min✦✦
March4°-8°22 mm14 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April11°-3°34 mm14 km/h13 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
May17°2°65 mm14 km/h15 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
June20°7°123 mm13 km/h16 h 26 min✦✦✦
July24°9°46 mm12 km/h16 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
August24°8°51 mm11 km/h14 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
September19°4°43 mm12 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
October12°-2°23 mm13 km/h10 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
November4°-8°21 mm14 km/h8 h 52 min✦✦
December-1°-13°12 mm13 km/h8 h 0 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about High River in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in High River in February?

Days average -0 °C (31 °F) and nights -12 °C (10 °F), with about 16 mm (0.63 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 0°, nights near -12°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit High River?

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

How long are the days in High River in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 58 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 0 min in December to 16 h 26 min in June.

Does it snow in High River in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for High River in February?

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

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