Grand Falls Weather in February (1981–2025)

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February at a Glance in Grand Falls

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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-4.1°C
Avg Low
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-12.6°C
Avg Temp
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-8.3°C
Avg Rain
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80 mm
Avg Humidity
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95%
Avg Wind
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0.1 m/s
Avg Solar
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1.8
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-12°C
temp difference
❄️Freezing afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Grand Falls February Weather Overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Grand Falls, with average highs near -4.1°C and lows around -12.6°C (mean -8.3°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 80 mm of rainfall and 95% relative humidity across the period.

Grand Falls February Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Grand Falls. Across 45 years of records, the warmest February in Grand Falls was 1981 — when the month averaged -3.1°C — while the coldest was 1990 at -13.7°C. Typical February days reach -4.1°C with nights near -12.6°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp-7.7°C→-7.4°C+0.3°C
Max Temp-3.5°C→-3.4°C+0.1°C
Min Temp-12.0°C→-11.4°C+0.6°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

-14.0°C–-11.2°C6 yr (13%)
-11.2°C–-8.5°C16 yr (36%)
-8.5°C–-5.7°C17 yr (38%)
-5.7°C–-3.0°C6 yr (13%)

Grand Falls February Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

February is about average for rainfall in Grand Falls, averaging 80 mm of rainfall. The wettest February on record was 1999 with 157 mm, while the driest was 1989 at 41 mm.

Grand Falls February Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Grand Falls during February averages 95%. The most humid Februarys were 2004, 2014 and 2020, among others at 100%, and the least humid was 2022 at 84%.

Grand Falls February Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

February receives about 1.8 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Grand Falls. The sunniest Februarys were 1994, 2003 and 2006 at 2.2 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1988 at 1.4.

Grand Falls February Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Grand Falls during February is 0.1 m/s. The windiest Februarys were 2015, 2017 and 2018, among others at 0.2 m/s, while the calmest were 2023, 2024 and 2025, among others at 0.1 m/s.

What February Feels Like in Grand Falls

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

How February Ranks in Grand Falls

🥶1st coolest month of the year
🌵2nd driest month of the year
☀️9th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Grand Falls Weather by Month

Grand Falls February Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp-8.2°C-9.8°C-8.1°C-7.8°C-7.6°C+0.6°C
Avg High-3.9°C-5.2°C-4.0°C-3.7°C-3.6°C+0.3°C
Avg Low-12.4°C-14.4°C-12.2°C-12.0°C-11.7°C+0.7°C
Avg Rain82 mm72 mm86 mm84 mm70 mm-11 mm

Extreme February Records in Grand Falls

🔥Warmest February11.4°C1981
🧊Coldest February-30.8°C1993
🌧️Wettest February157 mm1999
🏜️Driest February41 mm1989
🌬️Windiest February0.2 m/s1997

Key Insights for February

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February temperatures in Grand Falls have risen by about 0.3°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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February has ranged from a record low of -30.8°C (1993) to a record high of 11.4°C (1981).

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Rainfall in February is about average for rainfall, averaging 80 mm, with a wettest year of 157 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.3°C per decade while lows rose 0.5°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Grand Falls?

A quieter season to visit Grand Falls

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of July and August tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Grand Falls. That said, February — with days averaging -4.1°C and nights around -12.6°C (mean -8.3°C) and moderate rainfall (80 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Grand Falls'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 →

Grand Falls Weather in February — In Depth

☀️ February climate overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Grand Falls, with average highs near -4.1°C and lows around -12.6°C (mean -8.3°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 80 mm of rainfall and 95% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in February

February averages 80 mm of rainfall in Grand Falls, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest February on record saw 157 mm (1999), and the driest just 41 mm (1989). Humidity sits around 95% and average wind speed is 0.1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 1.8 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 risen by about 0.3°C. Daytime highs moved from -3.5°C to -3.4°C and overnight lows from -12°C to -11.4°C over the same span.
February Weather in Grand Falls, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
2025-4.1°C-7.6°C-11.0°C5.7°C-16.9°C78 mm92%0.1 m/s1.5
2024-1.4°C-5.1°C-8.9°C11.0°C-16.7°C74 mm97%0.1 m/s1.6
2023-6.5°C-10.6°C-14.7°C1.3°C-23.1°C59 mm92%0.1 m/s2.1
2022-2.3°C-6.9°C-11.4°C10.2°C-22.6°C80 mm84%0.1 m/s2.1
2021-2.7°C-6.8°C-10.9°C5.3°C-21.8°C83 mm97%0.1 m/s1.5
2020-4.6°C-8.8°C-13.1°C0.0°C-21.0°C48 mm100%0.1 m/s2.1
2019-6.8°C-10.5°C-14.2°C0.1°C-23.1°C61 mm93%0.1 m/s1.9
2018-1.4°C-6.4°C-11.4°C8.3°C-18.1°C76 mm88%0.2 m/s1.9
2017-4.0°C-7.8°C-11.5°C7.1°C-23.6°C69 mm96%0.2 m/s1.8
2016-0.9°C-5.4°C-9.8°C10.2°C-15.7°C97 mm90%0.1 m/s1.7
2015-4.9°C-9.5°C-14.1°C6.8°C-20.6°C93 mm90%0.2 m/s1.9
2014-6.0°C-10.8°C-15.6°C0.0°C-23.8°C104 mm100%0.1 m/s1.9
2013-3.6°C-7.4°C-11.3°C0.1°C-19.0°C101 mm99%0.2 m/s1.8
2012-3.0°C-7.3°C-11.6°C8.4°C-20.4°C68 mm95%0.2 m/s1.8
2011-5.0°C-9.4°C-13.8°C0.0°C-23.0°C97 mm100%0.1 m/s1.8
2010-1.2°C-3.8°C-6.4°C3.9°C-17.6°C73 mm96%0.1 m/s1.9
2009-3.2°C-7.0°C-10.7°C2.8°C-17.7°C116 mm99%0.1 m/s1.7
2008-3.8°C-8.0°C-12.2°C6.0°C-21.0°C79 mm94%0.1 m/s2
2007-5.1°C-9.0°C-12.9°C0.0°C-21.9°C46 mm100%0.1 m/s2.1
2006-3.6°C-7.6°C-11.5°C2.3°C-17.9°C70 mm93%0.1 m/s2.2
2005-2.8°C-7.4°C-11.9°C2.7°C-22.3°C74 mm94%0.2 m/s2.1
2004-3.4°C-7.1°C-10.8°C0.0°C-18.5°C85 mm100%0.1 m/s1.8
2003-6.5°C-10.0°C-13.5°C3.3°C-22.6°C90 mm94%0.1 m/s2.2
2002-4.6°C-9.1°C-13.5°C6.3°C-25.7°C87 mm100%0.1 m/s1.8
2001-4.6°C-9.2°C-13.7°C0.3°C-23.0°C139 mm100%0.1 m/s2
2000-2.7°C-7.0°C-11.2°C8.8°C-16.7°C72 mm91%0.2 m/s1.9
1999 🌧️-0.9°C-4.4°C-7.9°C5.1°C-16.5°C157 mm94%0.1 m/s1.6
1998-2.0°C-6.3°C-10.6°C6.5°C-24.9°C45 mm92%0.1 m/s1.9
1997-6.2°C-10.9°C-15.5°C0.3°C-21.1°C47 mm94%0.2 m/s2.1
19960.1°C-3.9°C-7.9°C10.1°C-16.7°C58 mm87%0.1 m/s1.5
1995-6.6°C-11.5°C-16.3°C1.7°C-25.7°C54 mm98%0.1 m/s1.8
1994-8.8°C-12.8°C-16.9°C0.3°C-25.3°C57 mm93%0.1 m/s2.2
1993-7.3°C-12.8°C-18.2°C5.8°C-30.8°C93 mm97%0.1 m/s1.5
1992-6.4°C-11.6°C-16.7°C0.0°C-26.3°C89 mm99%0.1 m/s1.6
1991-5.5°C-10.5°C-15.4°C3.5°C-26.8°C52 mm95%0.1 m/s1.8
1990 ❄️-8.6°C-13.7°C-18.8°C1.5°C-29.7°C72 mm94%0.1 m/s1.7
1989-5.4°C-9.5°C-13.6°C4.9°C-21.7°C41 mm87%0.1 m/s1.8
1988-3.3°C-8.5°C-13.7°C6.0°C-21.9°C84 mm94%0.1 m/s1.4
1987-3.9°C-8.1°C-12.2°C0.0°C-17.6°C69 mm100%0.1 m/s1.7
1986-5.4°C-8.8°C-12.2°C2.4°C-20.9°C55 mm91%0.1 m/s1.8
1985-5.0°C-9.3°C-13.6°C0.0°C-23.2°C89 mm100%0.1 m/s1.7
1984-1.0°C-5.8°C-10.7°C6.7°C-22.0°C103 mm93%0.1 m/s2
1983-4.9°C-8.7°C-12.4°C2.1°C-21.2°C103 mm97%0.1 m/s—
1982-7.8°C-11.8°C-15.8°C0.0°C-24.5°C134 mm100%0.1 m/s—
1981 🔥1.3°C-3.1°C-7.5°C11.4°C-18.7°C56 mm88%0.1 m/s—

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

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Grand Falls February Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Grand Falls in February?▼

The average high in February is around -4.1°C with lows near -12.6°C (mean -8.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Grand Falls in February?▼

February averages 80 mm of rainfall in Grand Falls, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 157 mm in 1999.

What was the hottest February on record in Grand Falls?▼

The hottest February reached 11.4°C in 1981. The coldest dipped to -30.8°C in 1993.

Has February in Grand Falls gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average February temperatures have risen by about 0.3°C. Daytime highs moved from -3.5°C to -3.4°C and overnight lows from -12°C to -11.4°C over the same span.

Is February a good time to visit Grand Falls?▼

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Grand Falls and about average for rainfall, so plan for around -4.1°C daytime highs and -12.6°C at night.

Is February the coldest month in Grand Falls?▼

Yes — February is the coldest month of the year in Grand Falls, averaging -8.3°C.

What should I pack for Grand Falls in February?▼

For February in Grand Falls, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of -4.1°C and lows of -12.6°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Grand Falls humid in February?▼

Relative humidity in February averages 95% — quite humid.

How windy is Grand Falls in February?▼

Average wind speed in February is 0.1 m/s. The windiest February on record averaged 0.2 m/s (1997).

Which February had the most rainfall in Grand Falls?▼

The wettest February on record was 1999 with 157 mm. On average, February sees 80 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 Grand Falls 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.