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Wetaskiwin Weather in February

Wetaskiwin in February

The short of it: Wetaskiwin in February averages a high of -4 °C (26 °F) and a low of -15 °C (5 °F), with 15 mm (0.59 in) of rain and about 9 h 46 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -4° · low -15° · rain 15 mm · daylight 9 h 46 min

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

February in Wetaskiwin brings afternoons near -4° and nights around -15°, with about 15 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -4°, nights near -15°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is scarce, about 15 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 46 min in mid-February, 101 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 August.

Against its neighbours, Wetaskiwin runs warmer than most and about as wet in February. Ponoka, 35 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

February in Wetaskiwin, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 46 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PonokaAlberta35 km SSW-4°-15°17 mm
LeducAlberta36 km NNW-4°-15°14 mm
CamroseAlberta36 km E-4°-16°16 mm
BeaumontAlberta43 km N-5°-15°14 mm
AllardAlberta49 km NNW-4°-15°14 mm
SummersideAlberta50 km N-4°-14°13 mm
DevonAlberta51 km NNW-4°-16°14 mm
RutherfordAlberta51 km NNW-4°-15°14 mm

The Almanac · Wetaskiwin 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. Rain is scarce, about 15 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Wetaskiwin by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-6°-17°21 mm12 km/h8 h 5 min✦✦
February-4°-15°15 mm12 km/h9 h 46 min✦✦
March1°-10°22 mm13 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
April10°-3°36 mm14 km/h13 h 53 min✦✦✦
May17°3°51 mm14 km/h15 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
June20°8°80 mm12 km/h16 h 53 min✦✦✦
July23°10°93 mm11 km/h16 h 26 min✦✦✦
August23°9°57 mm10 km/h14 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
September18°4°36 mm11 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
October11°-2°23 mm12 km/h10 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
November1°-9°22 mm13 km/h8 h 34 min✦✦
December-5°-15°13 mm12 km/h7 h 36 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Wetaskiwin in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Wetaskiwin in February?

Days average -4 °C (26 °F) and nights -15 °C (5 °F), with about 15 mm (0.59 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about -4°, nights near -15°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is scarce, about 15 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Wetaskiwin?

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

How long are the days in Wetaskiwin in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 46 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 36 min in December to 16 h 53 min in June.

Does it snow in Wetaskiwin in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Wetaskiwin in February?

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

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