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Hinton Weather in February

Hinton in February

The short of it: Hinton in February averages a high of 1 °C (33 °F) and a low of -14 °C (8 °F), with 17 mm (0.67 in) of rain and about 9 h 44 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 1° · low -14° · rain 17 mm · daylight 9 h 44 min

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

February in Hinton brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -14°, with about 17 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 1°, nights near -14°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 44 min in mid-February, 103 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and September.

Against its neighbours, Hinton runs warmer than most and about as wet in February. Jasper, 67 km to the SSW, is 1° cooler by day.

February in Hinton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
3° warmer, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 44 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
JasperAlberta67 km SSW-1°-12°16 mm
EdsonAlberta79 km ENE-2°-15°15 mm
Grande CacheAlberta115 km WNW0°-11°25 mm
Fox CreekAlberta122 km NNE0°-14°16 mm
ValemountBritish Columbia128 km WSW0°-9°34 mm
WhitecourtAlberta150 km NE-3°-15°18 mm
McBrideBritish Columbia172 km W1°-8°33 mm
MayerthorpeAlberta173 km ENE-4°-17°14 mm

The Almanac · Hinton 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 -14°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Hinton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-14°24 mm7 km/h8 h 1 min✦✦
February1°-14°17 mm7 km/h9 h 44 min✦✦
March5°-10°22 mm8 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
April11°-4°27 mm8 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
May17°1°63 mm8 km/h15 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
June20°5°80 mm8 km/h16 h 59 min✦✦✦
July23°7°93 mm8 km/h16 h 31 min✦✦✦
August23°6°65 mm7 km/h14 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
September17°2°46 mm7 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
October11°-2°30 mm7 km/h10 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
November3°-8°26 mm7 km/h8 h 30 min✦✦
December-2°-13°15 mm6 km/h7 h 31 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hinton in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hinton in February?

Days average 1 °C (33 °F) and nights -14 °C (8 °F), with about 17 mm (0.67 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 1°, nights near -14°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Hinton?

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

How long are the days in Hinton in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 44 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 31 min in December to 16 h 59 min in June.

Does it snow in Hinton in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Hinton in February?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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