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Mayo Weather in February

Mayo in February

The short of it: Mayo in February averages a high of -11 °C (11 °F) and a low of -24 °C (-10 °F), with 13 mm (0.51 in) of rain and about 8 h 30 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -11° · low -24° · rain 13 mm · daylight 8 h 30 min

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

Thirty years of records give Mayo an average February high of -11°, a low of -24° and some 13 mm of rain. Highs rise 6° against January, to near -11°; nights run about -24°. Rain is scarce, about 13 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 30 min in mid-February, 178 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 June and July.

Against its neighbours, Mayo runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Carmacks, 168 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

February in Mayo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus January
6° warmer, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus March
7° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Oct–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 30 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CarmacksYukon168 km S-11°-25°10 mm
Dawson CityYukon181 km WNW-17°-27°11 mm
WhitehorseYukon323 km S-7°-18°12 mm
Haines JunctionYukon327 km SSW-7°-20°22 mm
TokAlaska353 km W-12°-23°8.0 mm
Fort Good HopeNorthwest Territories452 km NE-19°-29°20 mm

The Almanac · Mayo 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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Highs rise 6° against January, to near -11°; nights run about -24°. Rain is scarce, about 13 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Mayo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-18°-28°20 mm6 km/h5 h 32 min✦✦
February-11°-24°13 mm7 km/h8 h 30 min✦✦
March-4°-18°9.0 mm9 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦
April5°-7°8.0 mm10 km/h14 h 52 min✦✦
May14°1°21 mm10 km/h18 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
June21°7°40 mm9 km/h20 h 37 min✦✦✦✦✦
July22°8°57 mm8 km/h19 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
August19°6°49 mm8 km/h16 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
September12°0°38 mm8 km/h12 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
October2°-6°26 mm9 km/h9 h 37 min✦✦
November-10°-19°22 mm7 km/h6 h 27 min✦✦
December-15°-25°22 mm6 km/h4 h 29 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mayo in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mayo in February?

Days average -11 °C (11 °F) and nights -24 °C (-10 °F), with about 13 mm (0.51 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against January, to near -11°; nights run about -24°. Rain is scarce, about 13 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Mayo?

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

How long are the days in Mayo in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 8 h 30 min. The days are lengthening — from 4 h 29 min in December to 20 h 37 min in June.

Does it snow in Mayo in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Mayo in February?

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

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