Detroit Lakes weather in February (Minnesota, United States of America)

Planning a trip to Detroit Lakes in February? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In February, Detroit Lakes generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. February falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -7°C. But by evening, they drop to around -17°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Detroit Lakes in February usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 17 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 6 days of snow are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 154 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Detroit Lakes. August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Detroit Lakes, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -17°C  

Max Temperature -7°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 17 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 154 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

* Data from: Fargo, the United States of America (72 KM, 44 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in February

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in February and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Detroit Lakes 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 in February.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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