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Virden Weather in February

Virden in February

The short of it: Virden in February averages a high of -8 °C (18 °F) and a low of -19 °C (-1 °F), with 15 mm (0.59 in) of rain and about 10 h 1 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -8° · low -19° · rain 15 mm · daylight 10 h 1 min

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

Thirty years of records give Virden an average February high of -8°, a low of -19° and some 15 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about -8°, nights near -19°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 15 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 1 min in mid-February, 88 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 May.

Against its neighbours, Virden runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. Rivers, 53 km to the ENE, is 1° cooler by day.

February in Virden, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
3° warmer, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus March
7° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 1 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RiversManitoba53 km ENE-9°-20°12 mm
SourisManitoba55 km ESE-8°-19°16 mm
MoosominSaskatchewan62 km WNW-8°-18°13 mm
MelitaManitoba65 km S-7°-18°12 mm
BrandonManitoba70 km E-8°-20°13 mm
DeloraineManitoba80 km SSE-7°-18°14 mm
BoissevainManitoba94 km SE-8°-19°16 mm
CarnduffSaskatchewan98 km SW-7°-18°14 mm

The Almanac · Virden 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 -8°, nights near -19°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 15 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Virden by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-11°-21°20 mm15 km/h8 h 33 min✦✦
February-8°-19°15 mm15 km/h10 h 1 min✦✦
March-1°-11°24 mm16 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April9°-3°30 mm16 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦✦
May18°4°64 mm17 km/h15 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
June22°10°101 mm14 km/h16 h 19 min✦✦✦
July26°13°71 mm12 km/h15 h 55 min✦✦✦
August25°11°75 mm13 km/h14 h 26 min✦✦✦
September20°6°42 mm14 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
October11°-1°33 mm15 km/h10 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
November0°-9°25 mm15 km/h8 h 58 min✦✦
December-8°-17°24 mm15 km/h8 h 7 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Virden in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Virden in February?

Days average -8 °C (18 °F) and nights -19 °C (-1 °F), with about 15 mm (0.59 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -8°, nights near -19°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 15 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Virden?

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

How long are the days in Virden in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 1 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 7 min in December to 16 h 19 min in June.

Does it snow in Virden in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Virden in February?

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

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