Fort McMurray Weather in February

What's the weather like in Fort McMurray (Alberta) in February 2024?

The climate in Fort McMurray during February can be summarized as very cold and dry.

February is in the winter in Fort McMurray and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -9°C (16°F), whilst at night -22°C (-8°F) is normal.

Fort McMurray weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -8.7°C 16.4°F
Nightly temperature -22°C -7.5°F
Average temperature -15.3°C 4.5°F
Daily sunshine 5 hrs
Avg rainfall 16 mm 0.6 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 2.3°C 36.2°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 9.4kph 6 mph

On average February is the driest month of the year in Fort McMurray with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

February temperatures in Fort McMurray

Fort McMurray average temperature in February

February rainfall

Fort McMurray average rain in February

February hourly sunshine

Fort McMurray average rain in February

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Fort McMurray in February 2024.

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Fort McMurray weather stats

Fort McMurray weather statistics
Hottest month: July 23.1°C 73.6°F
Driest month: February 16mm 0.6ins
Sunniest month: August 9.4hrs
Coldest month: January -15.6°C 3.9°F
Wettest month: July 80mm 3.1ins
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