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Rivers Weather in February

Rivers in February

The short of it: Rivers in February averages a high of -9 °C (16 °F) and a low of -20 °C (-4 °F), with 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain and about 10 h 0 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -9° · low -20° · rain 12 mm · daylight 10 h 0 min

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

February in Rivers brings afternoons near -9° and nights around -20°, with about 12 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -9°, nights near -20°. 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 0 min in mid-February, 89 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 October.

Against its neighbours, Rivers runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Brandon, 29 km to the SE, is 1° warmer by day.

February in Rivers, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
3° warmer, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus March
7° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 0 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BrandonManitoba29 km SE-8°-20°13 mm
MinnedosaManitoba37 km NE-9°-21°13 mm
SourisManitoba46 km S-8°-19°16 mm
ShiloManitoba49 km ESE-9°-20°14 mm
VirdenManitoba53 km WSW-8°-19°15 mm
NeepawaManitoba59 km ENE-9°-20°14 mm
CarberryManitoba65 km ESE-9°-20°16 mm
BoissevainManitoba90 km S-8°-19°16 mm

The Almanac · Rivers 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 -9°, nights near -20°. 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 Rivers by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-12°-22°21 mm15 km/h8 h 31 min✦✦
February-9°-20°12 mm15 km/h10 h 0 min✦✦
March-2°-13°24 mm15 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April9°-4°23 mm15 km/h13 h 42 min✦✦✦
May17°3°71 mm17 km/h15 h 24 min✦✦✦
June22°10°99 mm14 km/h16 h 21 min✦✦✦
July25°12°82 mm12 km/h15 h 57 min✦✦✦
August25°11°76 mm13 km/h14 h 27 min✦✦✦
September20°6°37 mm14 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
October11°-1°32 mm15 km/h10 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
November0°-10°23 mm15 km/h8 h 56 min✦✦
December-9°-19°25 mm14 km/h8 h 5 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rivers in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rivers in February?

Days average -9 °C (16 °F) and nights -20 °C (-4 °F), with about 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -9°, nights near -20°. 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 Rivers?

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

How long are the days in Rivers in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 0 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 5 min in December to 16 h 21 min in June.

Does it snow in Rivers in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Rivers in February?

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

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