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Penticton Weather in February

Penticton in February

The short of it: Penticton in February averages a high of 5 °C (40 °F) and a low of -3 °C (27 °F), with 20 mm (0.79 in) of rain and about 10 h 3 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -3° · rain 20 mm · daylight 10 h 3 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & May

February in Penticton brings afternoons near 5° and nights around -3°, with about 20 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 5°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 9th 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 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and May.

Against its neighbours, Penticton runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. Kaleden, 9 km to the S, is 1° cooler by day.

February in Penticton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus January
3° warmer, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus March
6° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 3 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KaledenBritish Columbia9 km S4°-4°19 mm
NaramataBritish Columbia13 km N5°-2°20 mm
SummerlandBritish Columbia15 km NNW4°-4°19 mm
Okanagan FallsBritish Columbia15 km S5°-3°19 mm
OliverBritish Columbia33 km S5°-3°19 mm
PeachlandBritish Columbia34 km NNW4°-2°20 mm
CawstonBritish Columbia35 km SSW5°-4°18 mm
KeremeosBritish Columbia36 km SSW3°-7°23 mm

The Almanac · Penticton Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 5°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Penticton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-3°29 mm8 km/h8 h 36 min✦✦✦
February5°-3°20 mm7 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦✦
March11°0°25 mm9 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
April17°4°26 mm10 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦✦✦✦
May22°8°32 mm9 km/h15 h 19 min✦✦✦✦✦
June25°11°37 mm9 km/h16 h 15 min✦✦✦✦✦
July30°14°20 mm9 km/h15 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
August29°13°20 mm8 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
September23°9°20 mm8 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
October14°3°22 mm8 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
November7°1°29 mm8 km/h9 h 0 min✦✦✦
December3°-3°29 mm8 km/h8 h 10 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Penticton in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Penticton in February?

Days average 5 °C (40 °F) and nights -3 °C (27 °F), with about 20 mm (0.79 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 5°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Penticton?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and May.

How long are the days in Penticton in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 3 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 10 min in December to 16 h 15 min in June.

Does it snow in Penticton in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Penticton in February?

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

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