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Peterborough Weather in February

Peterborough in February

The short of it: Peterborough in February averages a high of -1 °C (29 °F) and a low of -12 °C (11 °F), with 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 10 h 23 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -1° · low -12° · rain 56 mm · daylight 10 h 23 min

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

February in Peterborough brings afternoons near -1° and nights around -12°, with about 56 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -1°, nights near -12°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 56 mm of rain. 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. The Almanac rates February 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Peterborough runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Lakefield, 15 km to the NNE, is 1° cooler by day.

February in Peterborough, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 15 mm less rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 23 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LakefieldOntario15 km NNE-2°-13°56 mm
OmemeeOntario19 km W-2°-12°59 mm
MillbrookOntario20 km SSW-2°-12°61 mm
NorwoodOntario28 km ENE-2°-13°54 mm
Port HopeOntario32 km SSW-1°-10°58 mm
BobcaygeonOntario33 km NNW-3°-13°62 mm
LindsayOntario34 km W-2°-12°60 mm
CobourgOntario40 km SSE0°-9°53 mm

The Almanac · Peterborough 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 -1°, nights near -12°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 56 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Peterborough by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-13°71 mm14 km/h9 h 12 min✦
February-1°-12°56 mm14 km/h10 h 23 min✦
March4°-6°58 mm14 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April12°1°79 mm14 km/h13 h 24 min✦✦
May19°7°89 mm12 km/h14 h 46 min✦✦✦
June24°12°90 mm11 km/h15 h 30 min✦✦✦
July27°15°76 mm10 km/h15 h 12 min✦✦✦
August26°14°85 mm10 km/h14 h 1 min✦✦✦
September22°10°80 mm11 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°4°83 mm13 km/h10 h 54 min✦✦
November7°-2°82 mm14 km/h9 h 32 min✦
December0°-8°70 mm14 km/h8 h 52 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Peterborough in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Peterborough in February?

Days average -1 °C (29 °F) and nights -12 °C (11 °F), with about 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -1°, nights near -12°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 56 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Peterborough?

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

How long are the days in Peterborough 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 Peterborough in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Peterborough in February?

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

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