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Stanstead Weather in February

Stanstead in February

The short of it: Stanstead in February averages a high of -2 °C (28 °F) and a low of -14 °C (6 °F), with 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 10 h 21 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -2° · low -14° · rain 70 mm · daylight 10 h 21 min

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

Thirty years of records give Stanstead an average February high of -2°, a low of -14° and some 70 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about -2°, nights near -14°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 70 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 21 min in mid-February, 73 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Stanstead runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. Newport, 12 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

February in Stanstead, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 8.0 mm less rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 21 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NewportVermont12 km SW-2°-14°67 mm
Ayer's CliffQuebec18 km NNE-3°-14°64 mm
CoaticookQuebec26 km ENE-3°-15°71 mm
MagogQuebec28 km N-3°-14°68 mm
Rock ForestQuebec39 km N-3°-14°56 mm
Lac-BromeQuebec40 km NW-3°-14°79 mm
SuttonQuebec42 km WNW-3°-14°77 mm
MontgomeryVermont45 km WSW-2°-14°66 mm

The Almanac · Stanstead 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 -2°, nights near -14°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 70 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Stanstead by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-15°78 mm10 km/h9 h 8 min✦
February-2°-14°70 mm11 km/h10 h 21 min✦
March3°-8°76 mm12 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April10°-1°88 mm12 km/h13 h 26 min✦✦
May18°5°102 mm10 km/h14 h 50 min✦✦✦
June23°11°123 mm9 km/h15 h 36 min✦✦✦
July25°13°115 mm8 km/h15 h 17 min✦✦✦
August25°13°110 mm8 km/h14 h 4 min✦✦✦
September21°9°87 mm8 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October13°3°122 mm10 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦
November6°-3°90 mm11 km/h9 h 28 min✦
December-1°-10°100 mm10 km/h8 h 47 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Stanstead in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Stanstead in February?

Days average -2 °C (28 °F) and nights -14 °C (6 °F), with about 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -2°, nights near -14°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 70 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Stanstead?

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

How long are the days in Stanstead in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 21 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 47 min in December to 15 h 36 min in June.

Does it snow in Stanstead in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Stanstead in February?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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