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Telkwa Weather in February

Telkwa in February

The short of it: Telkwa in February averages a high of 1 °C (34 °F) and a low of -8 °C (17 °F), with 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 9 h 37 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -8° · rain 29 mm · daylight 9 h 37 min

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

Thirty years of records give Telkwa an average February high of 1°, a low of -8° and some 29 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 1°, nights near -8°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 37 min in mid-February, 109 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Telkwa runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Smithers, 12 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

February in Telkwa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus January
3° warmer, 22 mm less rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 37 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SmithersBritish Columbia12 km NW1°-8°32 mm
HoustonBritish Columbia41 km SE1°-9°27 mm
New HazeltonBritish Columbia70 km NNW2°-7°36 mm
Burns LakeBritish Columbia98 km ESE-1°-12°27 mm
TerraceBritish Columbia102 km W3°-3°109 mm
KitimatBritish Columbia126 km SW4°-2°177 mm
Fraser LakeBritish Columbia159 km ESE-1°-12°31 mm
Fort St. JamesBritish Columbia182 km E-2°-12°31 mm
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The Almanac · Telkwa 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 -8°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Telkwa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-10°51 mm7 km/h7 h 48 min✦
February1°-8°29 mm7 km/h9 h 37 min✦✦
March5°-5°26 mm8 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦
April11°-1°24 mm8 km/h14 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
May18°4°40 mm8 km/h16 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
June20°8°52 mm8 km/h17 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
July22°9°43 mm7 km/h16 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦
August22°8°42 mm6 km/h14 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
September17°5°53 mm6 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
October10°1°64 mm6 km/h10 h 22 min✦✦✦
November3°-3°54 mm7 km/h8 h 19 min✦✦
December-2°-9°44 mm6 km/h7 h 16 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Telkwa in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Telkwa in February?

Days average 1 °C (34 °F) and nights -8 °C (17 °F), with about 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 1°, nights near -8°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Telkwa?

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

How long are the days in Telkwa in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 37 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 16 min in December to 17 h 16 min in June.

Does it snow in Telkwa in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Telkwa in February?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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