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Kapuskasing Weather in February

Kapuskasing in February

The short of it: Kapuskasing in February averages a high of -9 °C (17 °F) and a low of -23 °C (-9 °F), with 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 10 h 3 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -9° · low -23° · rain 42 mm · daylight 10 h 3 min

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

Thirty years of records give Kapuskasing an average February high of -9°, a low of -23° and some 42 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about -9°, nights near -23°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 42 mm of rain. 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 the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Kapuskasing runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Smooth Rock Falls, 60 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

February in Kapuskasing, by the numbers

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

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Smooth Rock FallsOntario60 km ESE-8°-23°49 mm
HearstOntario94 km WNW-8°-24°47 mm
CochraneOntario109 km ESE-8°-23°54 mm
TimminsOntario133 km SE-8°-22°47 mm
Iroquois FallsOntario146 km ESE-8°-23°43 mm
HornepayneOntario171 km W-8°-23°42 mm
ChapleauOntario189 km SSW-6°-20°52 mm
DubreuilvilleOntario192 km SW-6°-21°48 mm

The Almanac · Kapuskasing 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 -9°, nights near -23°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 42 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Kapuskasing by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-11°-23°53 mm12 km/h8 h 36 min✦
February-9°-23°42 mm13 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦
March-2°-15°49 mm13 km/h11 h 44 min✦
April6°-6°60 mm13 km/h13 h 40 min✦
May15°2°70 mm13 km/h15 h 19 min✦✦✦
June21°8°88 mm11 km/h16 h 15 min✦✦✦
July24°11°106 mm10 km/h15 h 52 min✦✦✦
August22°10°94 mm11 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦
September17°7°101 mm12 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
October9°1°88 mm12 km/h10 h 40 min✦
November0°-7°70 mm13 km/h9 h 1 min✦
December-8°-17°64 mm12 km/h8 h 11 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Kapuskasing in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kapuskasing in February?

Days average -9 °C (17 °F) and nights -23 °C (-9 °F), with about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -9°, nights near -23°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 42 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Kapuskasing?

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

How long are the days in Kapuskasing 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 15 min in June.

Does it snow in Kapuskasing in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Kapuskasing in February?

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

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