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Wakefield Weather in February

Wakefield in February

The short of it: Wakefield in February averages a high of -5 °C (23 °F) and a low of -17 °C (2 °F), with 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 10 h 18 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -5° · low -17° · rain 70 mm · daylight 10 h 18 min

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

Thirty years of records give Wakefield an average February high of -5°, a low of -17° and some 70 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about -5°, nights near -17°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 70 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 18 min in mid-February, 75 minutes more than a month before.

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

Against its neighbours, Wakefield runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Cantley, 12 km to the SSE, is 1° warmer by day.

February in Wakefield, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus March
6° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 18 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CantleyQuebec12 km SSE-4°-16°65 mm
Val-des-MontsQuebec13 km E-4°-16°65 mm
ChelseaQuebec19 km SSE-4°-15°62 mm
GatineauQuebec23 km SSE-4°-15°57 mm
Le PlateauQuebec26 km S-4°-15°59 mm
Rockcliffe ParkOntario27 km SSE-3°-14°56 mm
Constance BayOntario27 km SW-4°-15°57 mm
Templeton-EstQuebec27 km SE-4°-15°56 mm

The Almanac · Wakefield 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 -5°, nights near -17°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 70 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Wakefield by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-7°-17°77 mm11 km/h9 h 3 min✦
February-5°-17°70 mm11 km/h10 h 18 min✦
March1°-11°69 mm12 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April8°-2°94 mm12 km/h13 h 28 min✦
May17°5°102 mm11 km/h14 h 54 min✦✦✦
June22°10°101 mm10 km/h15 h 41 min✦✦✦
July25°13°104 mm9 km/h15 h 22 min✦✦✦
August24°13°112 mm9 km/h14 h 6 min✦✦✦
September20°9°94 mm9 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October12°3°112 mm11 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦
November5°-3°88 mm11 km/h9 h 24 min✦
December-3°-11°84 mm11 km/h8 h 42 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Wakefield in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Wakefield in February?

Days average -5 °C (23 °F) and nights -17 °C (2 °F), with about 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -5°, nights near -17°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 70 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Wakefield?

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

How long are the days in Wakefield in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 18 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 42 min in December to 15 h 41 min in June.

Does it snow in Wakefield in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Wakefield in February?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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