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Squamish Weather in February

Squamish in February

The short of it: Squamish in February averages a high of 6 °C (42 °F) and a low of 1 °C (33 °F), with 176 mm (6.9 in) of rain and about 10 h 2 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low 1° · rain 176 mm · daylight 10 h 2 min

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

February in Squamish brings afternoons near 6° and nights around 1°, with about 176 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 6°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 176 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 2 min in mid-February, 88 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and July.

Against its neighbours, Squamish runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. West Vancouver, 41 km to the S, is 2° warmer by day.

February in Squamish, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 238 mm less rain
Versus March
2° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 2 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
West VancouverBritish Columbia41 km S8°3°129 mm
North VancouverBritish Columbia43 km S8°3°158 mm
West EndBritish Columbia46 km S8°3°119 mm
Downtown VancouverBritish Columbia46 km S8°3°125 mm
ChinatownBritish Columbia47 km S8°3°125 mm
Hastings-SunriseBritish Columbia47 km S9°3°141 mm
Grandview-WoodlandsBritish Columbia47 km S9°3°133 mm
East HastingsBritish Columbia48 km S9°3°133 mm

The Almanac · Squamish 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 6°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 176 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Squamish by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°0°414 mm11 km/h8 h 34 min✦
February6°1°176 mm11 km/h10 h 2 min✦
March8°2°256 mm11 km/h11 h 44 min✦
April12°4°168 mm10 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦
May17°8°121 mm10 km/h15 h 21 min✦✦✦
June19°11°96 mm10 km/h16 h 17 min✦✦✦
July22°14°59 mm10 km/h15 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
August22°13°70 mm9 km/h14 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
September19°11°94 mm8 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
October12°7°292 mm9 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦
November7°3°452 mm11 km/h8 h 59 min✦
December4°1°326 mm12 km/h8 h 8 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Squamish in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Squamish in February?

Days average 6 °C (42 °F) and nights 1 °C (33 °F), with about 176 mm (6.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 6°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 176 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Squamish?

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

How long are the days in Squamish in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 2 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 8 min in December to 16 h 17 min in June.

Does it snow in Squamish in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Squamish in February?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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