Winkler Weather in February (1981–2025)

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February at a Glance in Winkler

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
-7.2°C
Avg Low
❄️
-17.6°C
Avg Temp
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-12.4°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
14 mm
Avg Humidity
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90%
Avg Wind
🌬️
4.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
2.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-16.5°C
temp difference
❄️Freezing afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies💧Dry month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Winkler February Weather Overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Winkler, with average highs near -7.2°C and lows around -17.6°C (mean -12.4°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 14 mm of rainfall and 90% relative humidity across the period.

Winkler February Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Winkler. Across 45 years of records, the warmest February in Winkler was 1998 — when the month averaged -4.2°C — while the coldest was 2019 at -19.1°C. Typical February days reach -7.2°C with nights near -17.6°C. The long-term trend is cooling, about 0.5°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp-11.6°C→-13.0°C-1.4°C
Max Temp-6.7°C→-7.5°C-0.8°C
Min Temp-16.6°C→-18.5°C-1.9°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp-0.5°C/decade ↘
Max Temp-0.4°C/decade ↘
Min Temp-0.6°C/decade ↘

Distribution of Avg Temp

-20.0°C–-16.0°C9 yr (20%)
-16.0°C–-12.0°C17 yr (38%)
-12.0°C–-8.0°C11 yr (24%)
-8.0°C–-4.0°C8 yr (18%)

Winkler February Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the drier months in Winkler, averaging 14 mm of rainfall. The wettest February on record was 1998 with 57 mm, while the driest was 1993 at 2 mm.

Winkler February Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Winkler during February averages 90%. The most humid February was 1997 at 96%, and the least humid was 2021 at 75%.

Winkler February Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

February receives about 2.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Winkler. The sunniest February was 2014 at 3.1 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2024 at 2.

Winkler February Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Winkler during February is 4.2 m/s. The windiest Februarys were 1989 and 1996 at 5 m/s, while the calmest was 2010 at 2.9 m/s.

What February Feels Like in Winkler

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Freezing
Morning
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Freezing
Afternoon
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Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceVery Low
Outdoor comfort★★☆☆☆

How February Ranks in Winkler

🥶2nd coolest month of the year
🌵1st driest month of the year
☀️8th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Winkler Weather by Month

Winkler February Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp-12.4°C-11.1°C-12.5°C-13.2°C-12.8°C-0.4°C
Avg High-7.3°C-6.1°C-7.4°C-8.0°C-7.2°C+0.1°C
Avg Low-17.6°C-16.1°C-17.7°C-18.4°C-18.4°C-0.8°C
Avg Rain14 mm19 mm14 mm13 mm10 mm-5 mm

Extreme February Records in Winkler

🔥Warmest February13.1°C1992
🧊Coldest February-43.7°C1996
🌧️Wettest February57 mm1998
🏜️Driest February2 mm1993
🌬️Windiest February5 m/s1989

Key Insights for February

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February temperatures in Winkler have fallen by about 1.4°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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February has ranged from a record low of -43.7°C (1996) to a record high of 13.1°C (1992).

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Rainfall in February is one of the drier months, averaging 14 mm, with a wettest year of 57 mm.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Winkler?

A quieter season to visit Winkler

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of July and August tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Winkler. That said, February — with days averaging -7.2°C and nights around -17.6°C (mean -12.4°C) and low rainfall (14 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Winkler'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 →

Winkler Weather in February — In Depth

☀️ February climate overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Winkler, with average highs near -7.2°C and lows around -17.6°C (mean -12.4°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 14 mm of rainfall and 90% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in February

February averages 14 mm of rainfall in Winkler, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest February on record saw 57 mm (1998), and the driest just 2 mm (1993). Humidity sits around 90% and average wind speed is 4.2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 2.7 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 1.4°C. Daytime highs moved from -6.7°C to -7.5°C and overnight lows from -16.6°C to -18.5°C over the same span.
February Weather in Winkler, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
2025-10.2°C-16.0°C-21.8°C5.0°C-36.1°C4 mm92%4.4 m/s2.9
20240.4°C-4.4°C-9.2°C8.8°C-19.9°C12 mm79%4.3 m/s2
2023-5.9°C-11.3°C-16.7°C4.0°C-32.9°C8 mm88%4.4 m/s2.9
2022-11.7°C-18.2°C-24.7°C1.3°C-36.0°C24 mm94%4.8 m/s2.9
2021-10.1°C-15.2°C-20.3°C7.1°C-33.7°C6 mm75%4.5 m/s2.8
2020-5.8°C-11.8°C-17.9°C5.9°C-33.0°C4 mm90%4.2 m/s2.9
2019 ❄️-14.5°C-19.1°C-23.6°C-5.8°C-32.9°C30 mm96%3.8 m/s2.9
2018-9.0°C-14.8°C-20.5°C3.6°C-28.1°C8 mm84%4.3 m/s2.9
2017-3.9°C-8.5°C-13.1°C7.5°C-28.1°C16 mm89%4.1 m/s2.7
2016-3.4°C-8.3°C-13.3°C6.8°C-25.6°C11 mm82%4.1 m/s2.6
2015-12.3°C-18.2°C-24.1°C-2.5°C-35.8°C13 mm88%4.3 m/s2.9
2014-13.2°C-18.7°C-24.2°C1.0°C-34.2°C11 mm94%4.7 m/s3.1
2013-7.0°C-12.3°C-17.5°C1.0°C-35.5°C16 mm96%3.6 m/s2.8
2012-1.2°C-6.6°C-11.9°C5.9°C-26.0°C8 mm80%3.7 m/s2.4
2011-8.0°C-13.0°C-18.0°C2.8°C-29.3°C6 mm91%4.8 m/s2.9
2010-7.4°C-12.4°C-17.4°C-1.9°C-27.7°C13 mm96%2.9 m/s2.8
2009-9.3°C-14.0°C-18.8°C0.5°C-34.7°C38 mm95%3.8 m/s2.8
2008-10.1°C-16.1°C-22.1°C1.2°C-38.9°C12 mm93%4.2 m/s2.9
2007-11.2°C-16.5°C-21.7°C-1.0°C-36.3°C19 mm92%3.8 m/s2.8
2006-7.9°C-13.4°C-18.9°C-0.2°C-35.3°C11 mm91%3.9 m/s2.9
2005-6.1°C-10.7°C-15.3°C1.5°C-28.5°C5 mm92%3.7 m/s2.9
2004-6.0°C-11.2°C-16.4°C2.5°C-30.3°C7 mm96%4.2 m/s2.6
2003-10.1°C-15.5°C-20.8°C0.9°C-32.1°C7 mm83%4.4 m/s2.6
2002-0.6°C-5.7°C-10.8°C8.4°C-21.7°C6 mm78%4.8 m/s2.6
2001-11.1°C-15.8°C-20.6°C-0.1°C-31.4°C10 mm95%4.2 m/s3
2000-1.6°C-6.6°C-11.6°C12.6°C-24.4°C29 mm82%4.5 m/s2.4
1999-3.3°C-8.3°C-13.4°C8.1°C-26.9°C21 mm92%4.6 m/s2.6
1998 🔥 🌧️-0.4°C-4.2°C-8.0°C10.1°C-21.0°C57 mm94%3.5 m/s2.5
1997-6.8°C-12.7°C-18.6°C1.1°C-30.6°C12 mm96%4.2 m/s2.9
1996-9.1°C-14.0°C-19.0°C1.9°C-43.7°C16 mm95%5 m/s2.5
1995-8.8°C-13.6°C-18.3°C1.7°C-30.5°C22 mm94%4.2 m/s2.6
1994-12.1°C-17.5°C-22.9°C0.5°C-40.3°C15 mm94%3.7 m/s2.6
1993-7.4°C-12.0°C-16.6°C7.1°C-24.4°C2 mm85%4 m/s2.5
1992-4.4°C-9.4°C-14.4°C13.1°C-30.0°C16 mm93%3.8 m/s2.6
1991-2.5°C-7.1°C-11.7°C7.5°C-24.3°C15 mm76%4.2 m/s2.6
1990-6.1°C-12.2°C-18.4°C6.3°C-31.1°C11 mm80%4.8 m/s2.4
1989-12.8°C-18.3°C-23.7°C0.7°C-38.5°C4 mm93%5 m/s2.5
1988-8.4°C-15.2°C-22.1°C8.8°C-34.6°C8 mm88%4.8 m/s2.6
1987-1.8°C-6.0°C-10.3°C3.8°C-18.8°C42 mm90%3.8 m/s2.6
1986-9.3°C-14.1°C-18.9°C1.2°C-31.5°C13 mm96%3.5 m/s2.3
1985-10.8°C-16.4°C-22.1°C1.9°C-38.5°C16 mm95%3.9 m/s2.8
1984-1.9°C-6.5°C-11.2°C8.5°C-33.3°C12 mm90%3.6 m/s2.5
1983-6.1°C-10.8°C-15.5°C3.8°C-33.4°C12 mm92%4 m/s—
1982-10.0°C-15.1°C-20.2°C2.8°C-36.5°C9 mm93%4.2 m/s—
1981-4.7°C-9.4°C-14.1°C9.8°C-37.5°C13 mm87%4.3 m/s—

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

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Winkler February Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Winkler in February?▼

The average high in February is around -7.2°C with lows near -17.6°C (mean -12.4°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Winkler in February?▼

February averages 14 mm of rainfall in Winkler, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 57 mm in 1998.

What was the hottest February on record in Winkler?▼

The hottest February reached 13.1°C in 1992. The coldest dipped to -43.7°C in 1996.

Has February in Winkler 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 1.4°C. Daytime highs moved from -6.7°C to -7.5°C and overnight lows from -16.6°C to -18.5°C over the same span.

Is February a good time to visit Winkler?▼

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Winkler and one of the drier months, so plan for around -7.2°C daytime highs and -17.6°C at night.

Is February the coldest month in Winkler?▼

Not quite — February is the 2nd coolest month in Winkler, averaging -12.4°C.

What should I pack for Winkler in February?▼

For February in Winkler, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of -7.2°C and lows of -17.6°C.

Is Winkler humid in February?▼

Relative humidity in February averages 90% — quite humid.

How windy is Winkler in February?▼

Average wind speed in February is 4.2 m/s. The windiest February on record averaged 5 m/s (1989).

Which February had the most rainfall in Winkler?▼

The wettest February on record was 1998 with 57 mm. On average, February sees 14 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 Winkler 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.