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Jaffray Weather in February

Jaffray in February

The short of it: Jaffray in February averages a high of 1 °C (34 °F) and a low of -10 °C (14 °F), with 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain and about 10 h 3 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 1° · low -10° · rain 30 mm · daylight 10 h 3 min

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

Thirty years of records give Jaffray an average February high of 1°, a low of -10° and some 30 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 1°, nights near -10°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 3 min in mid-February, 87 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 September and July.

Against its neighbours, Jaffray runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Fernie, 21 km to the NE, is 1° cooler by day.

February in Jaffray, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
3° warmer, 18 mm less rain
Versus March
6° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 3 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
FernieBritish Columbia21 km NE1°-10°69 mm
CranbrookBritish Columbia36 km WNW1°-10°29 mm
SparwoodBritish Columbia49 km NE-1°-12°40 mm
KimberleyBritish Columbia58 km WNW0°-10°33 mm
EurekaMontana59 km SSE3°-7°28 mm
ColemanAlberta64 km ENE-1°-11°40 mm
BlairmoreAlberta67 km ENE-1°-12°42 mm
ElkfordBritish Columbia75 km NNE-3°-13°32 mm

The Almanac · Jaffray 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 -10°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Jaffray by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-11°48 mm9 km/h8 h 36 min✦
February1°-10°30 mm9 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦
March7°-5°43 mm11 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦
April13°-1°39 mm11 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
May19°3°58 mm10 km/h15 h 19 min✦✦✦✦
June22°7°78 mm10 km/h16 h 14 min✦✦✦
July27°9°36 mm10 km/h15 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°9°24 mm9 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
September22°5°41 mm9 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
October14°0°42 mm9 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
November5°-3°60 mm10 km/h9 h 1 min✦✦
December0°-8°50 mm9 km/h8 h 11 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Jaffray in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Jaffray in February?

Days average 1 °C (34 °F) and nights -10 °C (14 °F), with about 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 1°, nights near -10°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Jaffray?

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

How long are the days in Jaffray in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 3 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 11 min in December to 16 h 14 min in June.

Does it snow in Jaffray in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Jaffray in February?

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

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