Vernon Weather in February (1981–2025)

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February at a Glance in Vernon

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
-2.9°C
Avg Low
❄️
-11.5°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
-7.2°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
43 mm
Avg Humidity
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97%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
1.9
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-11.2°C
temp difference
❄️Freezing afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Vernon February Weather Overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Vernon, with average highs near -2.9°C and lows around -11.5°C (mean -7.2°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 43 mm of rainfall and 97% relative humidity across the period.

Vernon February Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Vernon. Across 45 years of records, the warmest February in Vernon was 1992 — when the month averaged -1.6°C — while the coldest was 2019 at -14.1°C. Typical February days reach -2.9°C with nights near -11.5°C. The long-term trend is cooling, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp-6.7°C→-8.3°C-1.6°C
Max Temp-2.6°C→-4.3°C-1.7°C
Min Temp-10.8°C→-12.3°C-1.5°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp-0.4°C/decade ↘
Max Temp-0.5°C/decade ↘
Min Temp-0.4°C/decade ↘

Distribution of Avg Temp

-15.0°C–-11.5°C2 yr (4%)
-11.5°C–-8.0°C15 yr (33%)
-8.0°C–-4.5°C23 yr (51%)
-4.5°C–-1.0°C5 yr (11%)

Vernon February Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

February is about average for rainfall in Vernon, averaging 43 mm of rainfall. The wettest February on record was 2018 with 84 mm, while the driest was 1993 at 11 mm.

Vernon February Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Vernon during February averages 97%. The most humid February was 2000 at 99%, and the least humid was 2005 at 90%.

Vernon February Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

February receives about 1.9 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Vernon. The sunniest February was 2001 at 2.3 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2010 at 1.5.

Vernon February Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Vernon during February is 0.3 m/s. The windiest Februarys were 2019, 2020 and 2025, among others at 0.4 m/s, while the calmest were 2022, 2023 and 2024, among others at 0.3 m/s.

What February Feels Like in Vernon

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Freezing
Morning
🌞
Freezing
Afternoon
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Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★☆☆☆

How February Ranks in Vernon

🥶3rd coolest month of the year
🌵5th driest month of the year
☀️9th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Vernon Weather by Month

Vernon February Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp-7.0°C-6.4°C-6.7°C-8.0°C-7.9°C-0.9°C
Avg High-2.7°C-2.3°C-2.2°C-3.8°C-3.9°C-1.2°C
Avg Low-11.3°C-10.6°C-11.3°C-12.3°C-12.0°C-0.7°C
Avg Rain45 mm38 mm33 mm49 mm58 mm+13 mm

Extreme February Records in Vernon

🔥Warmest February9.2°C1992
🧊Coldest February-34.0°C2021
🌧️Wettest February84 mm2018
🏜️Driest February11 mm1993
🌬️Windiest February0.4 m/s1986

Key Insights for February

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February temperatures in Vernon have fallen by about 1.6°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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February has ranged from a record low of -34°C (2021) to a record high of 9.2°C (1992).

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Rainfall in February is about average for rainfall, averaging 43 mm, with a wettest year of 84 mm.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Vernon?

A quieter season to visit Vernon

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of August and July tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Vernon. That said, February — with days averaging -2.9°C and nights around -11.5°C (mean -7.2°C) and moderate rainfall (43 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Vernon's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Vernon Weather in February — In Depth

☀️ February climate overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Vernon, with average highs near -2.9°C and lows around -11.5°C (mean -7.2°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 43 mm of rainfall and 97% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in February

February averages 43 mm of rainfall in Vernon, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest February on record saw 84 mm (2018), and the driest just 11 mm (1993). Humidity sits around 97% and average wind speed is 0.3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 1.9 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How February has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average February temperatures have fallen by about 1.6°C. Daytime highs moved from -2.6°C to -4.3°C and overnight lows from -10.8°C to -12.3°C over the same span.
February Weather in Vernon, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
2025-7.2°C-11.2°C-15.1°C1.5°C-27.9°C51 mm99%0.4 m/s2
2024-3.0°C-7.0°C-11.0°C2.4°C-26.9°C67 mm98%0.3 m/s1.8
2023-3.2°C-7.2°C-11.1°C0.3°C-27.7°C76 mm98%0.3 m/s1.6
2022-2.8°C-6.7°C-10.6°C1.1°C-25.0°C41 mm98%0.3 m/s2
2021-5.5°C-9.5°C-13.5°C1.8°C-34.0°C54 mm98%0.3 m/s1.9
2020-1.6°C-6.0°C-10.5°C0.6°C-20.0°C57 mm97%0.4 m/s1.8
2019 ❄️-9.2°C-14.1°C-19.1°C-0.2°C-30.0°C39 mm99%0.4 m/s1.9
2018 🌧️-5.7°C-10.3°C-15.0°C0.3°C-26.7°C84 mm98%0.4 m/s1.7
2017-5.4°C-9.7°C-14.0°C0.9°C-27.5°C58 mm99%0.3 m/s1.9
2016-0.4°C-3.9°C-7.5°C3.0°C-19.1°C49 mm98%0.3 m/s1.7
2015-0.4°C-3.6°C-6.7°C1.8°C-14.7°C55 mm98%0.3 m/s1.8
2014-6.9°C-12.0°C-17.0°C0.5°C-33.3°C41 mm98%0.4 m/s2.1
2013-0.7°C-4.6°C-8.4°C0.7°C-13.0°C26 mm98%0.3 m/s1.8
2012-2.2°C-7.0°C-11.9°C0.9°C-22.9°C45 mm99%0.4 m/s1.8
2011-5.6°C-10.1°C-14.6°C0.2°C-28.8°C59 mm98%0.3 m/s1.8
2010-1.3°C-5.1°C-9.0°C1.3°C-13.4°C31 mm99%0.4 m/s1.5
2009-3.5°C-8.2°C-12.9°C0.1°C-19.9°C36 mm99%0.4 m/s2.1
2008-1.5°C-5.3°C-9.2°C0.4°C-17.9°C34 mm99%0.4 m/s1.8
2007-1.8°C-5.8°C-9.7°C1.3°C-19.1°C57 mm99%0.4 m/s1.8
2006-2.1°C-7.1°C-12.0°C3.3°C-23.5°C40 mm92%0.4 m/s1.7
20050.5°C-4.6°C-9.7°C6.6°C-15.1°C21 mm90%0.3 m/s2.1
2004-2.2°C-6.5°C-10.8°C0.6°C-24.1°C27 mm99%0.4 m/s2
2003-1.3°C-5.6°C-9.9°C1.8°C-20.5°C24 mm95%0.4 m/s1.9
2002-1.9°C-6.6°C-11.4°C1.1°C-19.8°C33 mm98%0.4 m/s2
2001-4.7°C-9.5°C-14.4°C0.1°C-21.9°C29 mm99%0.4 m/s2.3
2000-3.2°C-8.0°C-12.8°C0.3°C-23.5°C34 mm99%0.3 m/s2.1
1999-1.3°C-5.6°C-9.9°C0.8°C-17.6°C58 mm99%0.3 m/s1.7
1998-1.1°C-5.3°C-9.4°C0.4°C-18.3°C34 mm99%0.3 m/s1.8
1997-3.0°C-6.9°C-10.8°C0.4°C-21.2°C26 mm99%0.3 m/s2.1
1996-4.2°C-8.4°C-12.6°C0.8°C-27.0°C48 mm98%0.3 m/s1.9
1995-2.7°C-6.4°C-10.0°C1.6°C-24.4°C33 mm96%0.4 m/s2.1
1994-5.4°C-9.3°C-13.2°C0.3°C-30.3°C56 mm98%0.3 m/s1.9
1993-5.2°C-10.2°C-15.3°C0.2°C-27.5°C11 mm99%0.4 m/s2
1992 🔥3.0°C-1.6°C-6.2°C9.2°C-11.3°C26 mm94%0.3 m/s2
19911.1°C-1.9°C-4.9°C5.5°C-11.9°C45 mm95%0.3 m/s2
1990-4.2°C-8.9°C-13.6°C0.8°C-27.5°C41 mm98%0.3 m/s1.8
1989-6.5°C-11.1°C-15.6°C2.1°C-33.3°C26 mm91%0.3 m/s2.2
1988-1.3°C-5.7°C-10.0°C5.8°C-27.3°C37 mm96%0.3 m/s2
19870.3°C-4.2°C-8.6°C4.8°C-16.6°C26 mm93%0.3 m/s2
1986-3.8°C-8.6°C-13.4°C7.1°C-29.0°C58 mm97%0.4 m/s1.9
1985-4.4°C-8.8°C-13.2°C0.5°C-26.8°C44 mm98%0.3 m/s2.1
1984-0.7°C-5.1°C-9.5°C0.8°C-15.2°C26 mm99%0.3 m/s1.8
1983-1.5°C-5.3°C-9.0°C1.3°C-21.8°C58 mm99%0.3 m/s—
1982-4.5°C-8.8°C-13.0°C0.7°C-29.7°C78 mm99%0.3 m/s—
1981-1.8°C-5.6°C-9.5°C5.4°C-24.7°C52 mm95%0.3 m/s—

Actual recorded February data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Vernon February Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Vernon in February?▼

The average high in February is around -2.9°C with lows near -11.5°C (mean -7.2°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Vernon in February?▼

February averages 43 mm of rainfall in Vernon, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 84 mm in 2018.

What was the hottest February on record in Vernon?▼

The hottest February reached 9.2°C in 1992. The coldest dipped to -34°C in 2021.

Has February in Vernon gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average February temperatures have fallen by about 1.6°C. Daytime highs moved from -2.6°C to -4.3°C and overnight lows from -10.8°C to -12.3°C over the same span.

Is February a good time to visit Vernon?▼

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Vernon and about average for rainfall, so plan for around -2.9°C daytime highs and -11.5°C at night.

Is February the coldest month in Vernon?▼

Not quite — February is the 3rd coolest month in Vernon, averaging -7.2°C.

What should I pack for Vernon in February?▼

For February in Vernon, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of -2.9°C and lows of -11.5°C.

Is Vernon humid in February?▼

Relative humidity in February averages 97% — quite humid.

How windy is Vernon in February?▼

Average wind speed in February is 0.3 m/s. The windiest February on record averaged 0.4 m/s (1986).

Which February had the most rainfall in Vernon?▼

The wettest February on record was 2018 with 84 mm. On average, February sees 43 mm.

Where does this February weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Vernon behaves each February, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for February specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.