Fort Simpson weather in February (Northwest Territories, Canada)

What is the weather forecast for Fort Simpson in February? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In February, the weather in Fort Simpson generally includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. During February, you’ll experience the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around -14°C, while nights can cool down to about -23°C. With the coldest weather of the year, this month demands extra warmth. Be sure to layer up to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Fort Simpson in February usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 16 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 10 days of snow.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 96 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Fort Simpson. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Fort Simpson climate page with graphs.

 

Fort Simpson, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -23°C  

Max Temperature -14°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 16 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 77%  

Sunshine 96 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 38%  

Where to go in Canada in February

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Fort Simpson should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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