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Oxbow Weather in February

Oxbow in February

The short of it: Oxbow in February averages a high of -7 °C (20 °F) and a low of -18 °C (-0 °F), with 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain and about 10 h 4 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -7° · low -18° · rain 12 mm · daylight 10 h 4 min

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

February in Oxbow brings afternoons near -7° and nights around -18°, with about 12 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -7°, nights near -18°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 12 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 4 min in mid-February, 86 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 September and August.

Against its neighbours, Oxbow runs cooler than most and about as wet in February. Carnduff, 28 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

February in Oxbow, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus March
8° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 4 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CarnduffSaskatchewan28 km ESE-7°-18°14 mm
CarlyleSaskatchewan45 km N-8°-19°12 mm
EstevanSaskatchewan60 km W-5°-17°13 mm
KenmareNorth Dakota62 km S-5°-17°11 mm
MohallNorth Dakota71 km SE-6°-17°9.0 mm
MelitaManitoba85 km E-7°-18°12 mm
CrosbyNorth Dakota89 km WSW-5°-16°9.0 mm
KiplingSaskatchewan102 km NNW-8°-18°13 mm

The Almanac · Oxbow 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 -7°, nights near -18°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 12 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Oxbow by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-9°-19°18 mm16 km/h8 h 38 min✦✦
February-7°-18°12 mm16 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦
March1°-11°20 mm17 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April11°-2°27 mm17 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
May18°4°66 mm18 km/h15 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
June23°10°93 mm16 km/h16 h 13 min✦✦✦
July26°12°81 mm13 km/h15 h 50 min✦✦✦
August27°11°52 mm14 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
September21°6°38 mm15 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
October12°-1°28 mm17 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
November1°-9°19 mm17 km/h9 h 2 min✦✦
December-7°-17°17 mm17 km/h8 h 13 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Oxbow in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Oxbow in February?

Days average -7 °C (20 °F) and nights -18 °C (-0 °F), with about 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -7°, nights near -18°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 12 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Oxbow?

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

How long are the days in Oxbow in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 4 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 13 min in December to 16 h 13 min in June.

Does it snow in Oxbow in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Oxbow in February?

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

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