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Rutherford Weather in February

Rutherford in February

The short of it: Rutherford in February averages a high of -4 °C (25 °F) and a low of -15 °C (6 °F), with 14 mm (0.55 in) of rain and about 9 h 44 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 -4° · low -15° · rain 14 mm · daylight 9 h 44 min

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

February in Rutherford brings afternoons near -4° and nights around -15°, with about 14 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -4°, nights near -15°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 14 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 44 min in mid-February, 103 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, Rutherford runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. MacEwan, 1 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

February in Rutherford, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
3° warmer, 8.0 mm less rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 44 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MacEwanAlberta1 km N-4°-15°14 mm
AllardAlberta2 km S-4°-15°14 mm
Twin BrooksAlberta3 km N-4°-15°14 mm
South TerwillegarAlberta4 km NW-4°-15°14 mm
Blue QuillAlberta4 km N-4°-15°14 mm
SummersideAlberta5 km E-4°-14°13 mm
ErmineskinAlberta5 km NNE-4°-15°14 mm
Terwillegar TowneAlberta5 km NW-4°-15°14 mm

The Almanac · Rutherford 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 -4°, nights near -15°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 14 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Rutherford by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-7°-17°22 mm11 km/h8 h 1 min✦✦
February-4°-15°14 mm12 km/h9 h 44 min✦✦
March1°-10°18 mm12 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
April10°-2°30 mm13 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦
May17°4°48 mm13 km/h15 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
June21°9°85 mm12 km/h16 h 59 min✦✦✦
July24°11°96 mm10 km/h16 h 31 min✦✦✦
August23°10°58 mm10 km/h14 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
September18°5°35 mm11 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
October10°-1°21 mm12 km/h10 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
November1°-8°22 mm12 km/h8 h 30 min✦✦
December-5°-15°16 mm12 km/h7 h 31 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rutherford in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rutherford in February?

Days average -4 °C (25 °F) and nights -15 °C (6 °F), with about 14 mm (0.55 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -4°, nights near -15°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 14 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Rutherford?

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

How long are the days in Rutherford in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 44 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 31 min in December to 16 h 59 min in June.

Does it snow in Rutherford in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Rutherford in February?

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

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