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Fort Nelson weather in February (British Columbia, Canada)

What can you expect from the weather in Fort Nelson during February? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In February, Fort Nelson generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. February falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -9°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -19°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Fort Nelson in February usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 21 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see snowfall.

The city usually sees around 101 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 Fort Nelson. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Fort Nelson, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -19°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 32%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 21 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 62%  
SunshineSunshine 101 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 37%  

Where to go in Canada in February

Find out more about the weather in Canada in February and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Nelson 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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