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Trail Weather in February

Trail in February

The short of it: Trail in February averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -4 °C (25 °F), with 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 10 h 4 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -4° · rain 44 mm · daylight 10 h 4 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & July

February in Trail brings afternoons near 4° and nights around -4°, with about 44 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 4°, nights near -4°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 44 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 4 min in mid-February, 86 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and July.

Against its neighbours, Trail runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Warfield, 3 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

February in Trail, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus January
3° warmer, 29 mm less rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 4 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
WarfieldBritish Columbia3 km W4°-4°41 mm
RosslandBritish Columbia8 km WSW2°-6°47 mm
MontroseBritish Columbia9 km ESE4°-4°43 mm
FruitvaleBritish Columbia11 km E3°-5°49 mm
GenelleBritish Columbia13 km N3°-4°45 mm
OotischeniaBritish Columbia21 km NNE4°-3°45 mm
CastlegarBritish Columbia25 km N4°-4°45 mm
SalmoBritish Columbia33 km ENE3°-6°55 mm

The Almanac · Trail Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 4°, nights near -4°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 44 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Trail by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-5°73 mm8 km/h8 h 39 min✦
February4°-4°44 mm8 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦✦
March9°-1°64 mm9 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April15°2°54 mm10 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦
May21°7°63 mm9 km/h15 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
June23°9°66 mm9 km/h16 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
July28°12°29 mm9 km/h15 h 49 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°11°25 mm9 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
September22°7°32 mm8 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
October13°2°55 mm8 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦✦
November5°0°80 mm8 km/h9 h 3 min✦
December1°-4°78 mm8 km/h8 h 14 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Trail in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Trail in February?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -4 °C (25 °F), with about 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 4°, nights near -4°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 44 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Trail?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and July.

How long are the days in Trail in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 4 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 14 min in December to 16 h 11 min in June.

Does it snow in Trail in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Trail in February?

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

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