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Swift Current Weather in February

Swift Current in February

The short of it: Swift Current in February averages a high of -4 °C (24 °F) and a low of -15 °C (5 °F), with 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain and about 9 h 59 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -4° · low -15° · rain 12 mm · daylight 9 h 59 min

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

Thirty years of records give Swift Current an average February high of -4°, a low of -15° and some 12 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about -4°, nights near -15°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 12 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 59 min in mid-February, 90 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 July.

Against its neighbours, Swift Current runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Herbert, 45 km to the ENE, is 1° cooler by day.

February in Swift Current, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus March
7° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 59 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HerbertSaskatchewan45 km ENE-5°-16°10 mm
Gull LakeSaskatchewan53 km WSW-3°-14°12 mm
ShaunavonSaskatchewan83 km SSW-4°-15°13 mm
GravelbourgSaskatchewan100 km ESE-5°-15°14 mm
EastendSaskatchewan112 km SW-3°-14°17 mm
EstonSaskatchewan117 km NW-7°-16°9.0 mm
Maple CreekSaskatchewan127 km WSW-2°-13°15 mm
RosetownSaskatchewan142 km N-7°-18°7.0 mm

The Almanac · Swift Current 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 -15°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 12 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Swift Current by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-6°-16°17 mm15 km/h8 h 29 min✦✦
February-4°-15°12 mm15 km/h9 h 59 min✦✦
March2°-9°19 mm17 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April11°-2°24 mm19 km/h13 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
May18°4°48 mm19 km/h15 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
June22°9°98 mm17 km/h16 h 23 min✦✦✦
July26°11°56 mm15 km/h15 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
August26°11°47 mm15 km/h14 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
September20°6°32 mm16 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
October12°-1°24 mm17 km/h10 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
November2°-8°18 mm18 km/h8 h 55 min✦✦
December-5°-15°16 mm16 km/h8 h 3 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Swift Current in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Swift Current in February?

Days average -4 °C (24 °F) and nights -15 °C (5 °F), with about 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -4°, nights near -15°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 12 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Swift Current?

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

How long are the days in Swift Current in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 59 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 3 min in December to 16 h 23 min in June.

Does it snow in Swift Current in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Swift Current in February?

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

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