Yellowknife Weather in February

What's the weather like in Yellowknife (Northwest Territories) in February 2024?

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

February is in the winter in Yellowknife and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -20°C (-3°F), whilst at night -30°C (-21°F) is normal.

Yellowknife weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -19.7°C -3.4°F
Nightly temperature -29.6°C -21.2°F
Average temperature -24.6°C -12.3°F
Daily sunshine 4.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 13 mm 0.5 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 0.6°C 33°F
Humidity 69%
Windspeed 12.6kph 8 mph

On average February is the 3rd driest month of the year in Yellowknife with around 13mm 0.5 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

February temperatures in Yellowknife

Yellowknife average temperature in February

February rainfall

Yellowknife average rain in February

February hourly sunshine

Yellowknife 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 Yellowknife in February 2024.

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Yellowknife weather stats

Yellowknife weather statistics
Hottest month: July 20.6°C 69.1°F
Driest month: April 11mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: June 0hrs
Coldest month: January -24°C -11.2°F
Wettest month: August 42mm 1.7ins
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