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Salluit Weather in February

Salluit in February

The short of it: Salluit in February averages a high of -20 °C (-4 °F) and a low of -25 °C (-14 °F), with 15 mm (0.59 in) of rain and about 8 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -20° · low -25° · rain 15 mm · daylight 8 h 43 min

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

Thirty years of records give Salluit an average February high of -20°, a low of -25° and some 15 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about -20°, nights near -25°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 15 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 43 min in mid-February, 162 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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Salluit runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. Kangiqsujuaq, 204 km to the ESE, is 1° warmer by day.

February in Salluit, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus March
3° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Oct–Jun
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 43 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KangiqsujuaqQuebec204 km ESE-19°-22°13 mm
AkulivikQuebec207 km SW-22°-26°11 mm
PuvirnituqQuebec257 km SSW-21°-26°13 mm
IqaluitNunavut399 km ENE-21°-29°16 mm

The Almanac · Salluit 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 -20°, nights near -25°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 15 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Salluit by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-21°-26°19 mm18 km/h6 h 2 min✦✦
February-20°-25°15 mm15 km/h8 h 43 min✦✦
March-17°-23°24 mm19 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦
April-8°-14°31 mm21 km/h14 h 42 min✦✦
May0°-5°26 mm20 km/h17 h 42 min✦✦✦
June8°1°29 mm19 km/h19 h 47 min✦✦✦
July13°7°44 mm17 km/h18 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
August12°7°57 mm18 km/h15 h 59 min✦✦✦
September6°2°63 mm22 km/h12 h 48 min✦✦
October1°-2°52 mm22 km/h9 h 46 min✦✦
November-7°-11°42 mm21 km/h6 h 50 min✦✦
December-13°-17°34 mm21 km/h5 h 7 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Salluit in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Salluit in February?

Days average -20 °C (-4 °F) and nights -25 °C (-14 °F), with about 15 mm (0.59 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -20°, nights near -25°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 15 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Salluit?

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

How long are the days in Salluit in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 8 h 43 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 7 min in December to 19 h 47 min in June.

Does it snow in Salluit in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Salluit in February?

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

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