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Strathcona Weather in February

Strathcona in February

The short of it: Strathcona in February averages a high of -4 °C (25 °F) and a low of -14 °C (7 °F), with 13 mm (0.51 in) of rain and about 9 h 43 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 -14° · rain 13 mm · daylight 9 h 43 min

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

Thirty years of records give Strathcona an average February high of -4°, a low of -14° and some 13 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about -4°, nights near -14°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 13 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 43 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, Strathcona runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. Garneau, 2 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

February in Strathcona, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
3° warmer, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 43 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GarneauAlberta2 km W-4°-14°13 mm
Queen AlexandraAlberta2 km SW-4°-14°13 mm
DowntownAlberta2 km NNW-4°-14°13 mm
Boyle StreetAlberta3 km N-4°-14°13 mm
EdmontonAlberta3 km NNE-4°-14°13 mm
WîhkwêntôwinAlberta4 km NW-4°-14°13 mm
OttewellAlberta4 km ENE-4°-14°13 mm
Central McDougallAlberta4 km NNW-4°-14°13 mm

The Almanac · Strathcona 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 -14°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 13 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Strathcona by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-7°-16°22 mm11 km/h8 h 0 min✦✦
February-4°-14°13 mm12 km/h9 h 43 min✦✦
March1°-9°17 mm12 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
April10°-2°29 mm13 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦
May17°4°46 mm13 km/h15 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
June21°9°84 mm11 km/h17 h 0 min✦✦✦
July24°12°96 mm10 km/h16 h 32 min✦✦✦
August23°11°57 mm10 km/h14 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
September18°5°34 mm11 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
October10°-1°20 mm12 km/h10 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
November1°-8°21 mm12 km/h8 h 29 min✦✦
December-5°-14°16 mm11 km/h7 h 29 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Strathcona in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Strathcona in February?

Days average -4 °C (25 °F) and nights -14 °C (7 °F), with about 13 mm (0.51 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -4°, nights near -14°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 13 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Strathcona?

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

How long are the days in Strathcona in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 43 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 29 min in December to 17 h 0 min in June.

Does it snow in Strathcona in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Strathcona in February?

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

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