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Sun Peaks Weather in February

Sun Peaks in February

The short of it: Sun Peaks in February averages a high of -1 °C (31 °F) and a low of -10 °C (14 °F), with 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain and about 9 h 56 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 -1° · low -10° · rain 46 mm · daylight 9 h 56 min

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

February in Sun Peaks brings afternoons near -1° and nights around -10°, with about 46 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -1°, nights near -10°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 46 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 56 min in mid-February, 92 minutes more than a month before.

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

Against its neighbours, Sun Peaks runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Chase, 17 km to the ESE, is 4° warmer by day.

February in Sun Peaks, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 29 mm less rain
Versus March
3° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 56 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ChaseBritish Columbia17 km ESE3°-6°22 mm
PritchardBritish Columbia22 km SSE4°-6°17 mm
Heffley CreekBritish Columbia26 km W3°-6°16 mm
Campbell CreekBritish Columbia27 km SSW4°-6°14 mm
DallasBritish Columbia30 km SW3°-7°14 mm
SorrentoBritish Columbia31 km E3°-5°30 mm
Scotch CreekBritish Columbia32 km E4°-5°31 mm
WestsydeBritish Columbia33 km WSW3°-6°14 mm

The Almanac · Sun Peaks 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 -1°, nights near -10°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 46 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Sun Peaks by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-11°75 mm8 km/h8 h 24 min✦
February-1°-10°46 mm8 km/h9 h 56 min✦
March3°-8°69 mm9 km/h11 h 43 min✦
April8°-4°58 mm10 km/h13 h 45 min✦✦
May13°1°72 mm9 km/h15 h 30 min✦✦
June16°4°89 mm9 km/h16 h 30 min✦✦✦
July21°6°66 mm9 km/h16 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
August21°6°46 mm8 km/h14 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
September16°3°52 mm8 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦
October8°-2°79 mm9 km/h10 h 35 min✦
November1°-6°97 mm9 km/h8 h 50 min✦
December-3°-11°83 mm9 km/h7 h 57 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sun Peaks in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sun Peaks in February?

Days average -1 °C (31 °F) and nights -10 °C (14 °F), with about 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -1°, nights near -10°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 46 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Sun Peaks?

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

How long are the days in Sun Peaks in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 56 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 57 min in December to 16 h 30 min in June.

Does it snow in Sun Peaks in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Sun Peaks in February?

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

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