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Whycocomagh Weather in February

Whycocomagh in February

The short of it: Whycocomagh in February averages a high of -2 °C (28 °F) and a low of -11 °C (13 °F), with 116 mm (4.6 in) of rain and about 10 h 17 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -2° · low -11° · rain 116 mm · daylight 10 h 17 min

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

Thirty years of records give Whycocomagh an average February high of -2°, a low of -11° and some 116 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Whycocomagh: highs scarcely reach -2°, nights fall to -11°. Wet spells are common — about 116 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 17 min in mid-February, 76 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 August and July.

Against its neighbours, Whycocomagh runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Mabou, 23 km to the WNW, is 1° warmer by day.

February in Whycocomagh, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° colder, 18 mm less rain
Versus March
3° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 17 min
Average wind
20 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MabouNova Scotia23 km WNW-2°-11°93 mm
PrincevilleNova Scotia28 km SSW-2°-10°112 mm
BaddeckNova Scotia31 km ENE-1°-10°123 mm
InvernessNova Scotia31 km NNW-2°-11°100 mm
JudiqueNova Scotia31 km WSW-2°-10°101 mm
Port HoodNova Scotia32 km W-2°-10°95 mm
Eskasoni 3Nova Scotia39 km E-2°-10°127 mm
St. Peter'sNova Scotia41 km SSE-2°-9°124 mm

The Almanac · Whycocomagh 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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The dead of winter in Whycocomagh: highs scarcely reach -2°, nights fall to -11°. Wet spells are common — about 116 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Whycocomagh by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-9°134 mm21 km/h9 h 1 min✦
February-2°-11°116 mm20 km/h10 h 17 min✦
March0°-8°109 mm20 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April6°-2°101 mm18 km/h13 h 29 min✦
May12°3°96 mm18 km/h14 h 56 min✦✦
June17°8°115 mm17 km/h15 h 44 min✦✦✦
July22°13°103 mm16 km/h15 h 24 min✦✦✦
August22°14°112 mm16 km/h14 h 8 min✦✦✦
September19°11°123 mm18 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October13°6°148 mm19 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦
November8°1°154 mm19 km/h9 h 22 min✦
December2°-4°156 mm21 km/h8 h 40 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Whycocomagh in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Whycocomagh in February?

Days average -2 °C (28 °F) and nights -11 °C (13 °F), with about 116 mm (4.6 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Whycocomagh: highs scarcely reach -2°, nights fall to -11°. Wet spells are common — about 116 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Whycocomagh?

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

How long are the days in Whycocomagh in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 17 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 40 min in December to 15 h 44 min in June.

Does it snow in Whycocomagh in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Whycocomagh in February?

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

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