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Ridgetown Weather in February

Ridgetown in February

The short of it: Ridgetown in February averages a high of 0 °C (32 °F) and a low of -8 °C (18 °F), with 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain and about 10 h 30 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 0° · low -8° · rain 58 mm · daylight 10 h 30 min

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

Thirty years of records give Ridgetown an average February high of 0°, a low of -8° and some 58 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 0°, nights near -8°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 58 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 30 min in mid-February, 66 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates February 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and June.

Against its neighbours, Ridgetown runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Bothwell, 22 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

February in Ridgetown, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 30 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BothwellOntario22 km N0°-8°62 mm
ChathamOntario25 km W0°-8°58 mm
West LorneOntario30 km NE0°-8°61 mm
GlencoeOntario38 km NNE-1°-8°66 mm
Oil SpringsOntario43 km NNW-1°-8°62 mm
WallaceburgOntario45 km WNW0°-7°58 mm
TilburyOntario49 km WSW1°-7°60 mm
PetroliaOntario54 km NNW0°-8°63 mm

The Almanac · Ridgetown 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 0°, nights near -8°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 58 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Ridgetown by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-8°64 mm18 km/h9 h 24 min✦
February0°-8°58 mm17 km/h10 h 30 min✦
March5°-3°60 mm17 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April12°2°82 mm17 km/h13 h 19 min✦✦
May19°8°85 mm14 km/h14 h 35 min✦✦✦
June24°14°87 mm12 km/h15 h 16 min✦✦✦
July27°17°84 mm11 km/h14 h 59 min✦✦✦
August26°16°82 mm11 km/h13 h 53 min✦✦✦
September23°13°81 mm13 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦
October16°7°74 mm15 km/h10 h 58 min✦✦✦
November9°1°78 mm18 km/h9 h 42 min✦
December2°-4°73 mm18 km/h9 h 5 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ridgetown in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ridgetown in February?

Days average 0 °C (32 °F) and nights -8 °C (18 °F), with about 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 0°, nights near -8°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 58 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Ridgetown?

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

How long are the days in Ridgetown in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 30 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 5 min in December to 15 h 16 min in June.

Does it snow in Ridgetown in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Ridgetown in February?

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

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