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Markdale Weather in February

Markdale in February

The short of it: Markdale in February averages a high of -3 °C (26 °F) and a low of -12 °C (11 °F), with 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain and about 10 h 23 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -3° · low -12° · rain 104 mm · daylight 10 h 23 min

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

Thirty years of records give Markdale an average February high of -3°, a low of -12° and some 104 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about -3°, nights near -12°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 104 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 23 min in mid-February, 71 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and July.

Against its neighbours, Markdale runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Dundalk, 26 km to the SE, is 1° cooler by day.

February in Markdale, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 26 mm less rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 23 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DundalkOntario26 km SE-4°-13°96 mm
SydenhamOntario30 km NNW-2°-11°96 mm
The Blue MountainsOntario31 km NNE-2°-10°80 mm
MeafordOntario32 km N-2°-10°85 mm
HanoverOntario36 km WSW-2°-11°93 mm
Owen SoundOntario36 km NW-2°-10°74 mm
Mount ForestOntario38 km S-3°-12°81 mm
NeustadtOntario38 km SW-2°-11°91 mm

The Almanac · Markdale 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 -3°, nights near -12°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 104 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Markdale by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-11°130 mm18 km/h9 h 12 min✦
February-3°-12°104 mm17 km/h10 h 23 min✦
March2°-7°74 mm16 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April9°0°84 mm17 km/h13 h 24 min✦
May17°6°108 mm14 km/h14 h 46 min✦✦✦
June22°11°93 mm12 km/h15 h 30 min✦✦✦
July24°13°81 mm12 km/h15 h 12 min✦✦✦
August24°13°81 mm12 km/h14 h 1 min✦✦✦
September20°10°94 mm13 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October13°4°103 mm16 km/h10 h 54 min✦✦
November5°-1°109 mm18 km/h9 h 32 min✦
December-1°-7°112 mm18 km/h8 h 52 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Markdale in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Markdale in February?

Days average -3 °C (26 °F) and nights -12 °C (11 °F), with about 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -3°, nights near -12°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 104 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Markdale?

The Almanac gives February 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are August and July.

How long are the days in Markdale in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 23 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 52 min in December to 15 h 30 min in June.

Does it snow in Markdale in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Markdale in February?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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