Joliette Weather in February (1981–2025)

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February at a Glance in Joliette

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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-6.4°C
Avg Low
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-17.5°C
Avg Temp
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-11.9°C
Avg Rain
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61 mm
Avg Humidity
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95%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
2.3
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-16°C
temp difference
❄️Freezing afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Joliette February Weather Overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Joliette, with average highs near -6.4°C and lows around -17.5°C (mean -11.9°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 61 mm of rainfall and 95% relative humidity across the period.

Joliette February Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Joliette. Across 45 years of records, the warmest February in Joliette was 1981 — when the month averaged -6.6°C — while the coldest was 2015 at -19.6°C. Typical February days reach -6.4°C with nights near -17.5°C. The long-term February temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp-10.2°C→-11.3°C-1.1°C
Max Temp-5.5°C→-5.6°C-0.1°C
Min Temp-14.9°C→-17.0°C-2.1°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

-20.0°C–-16.5°C2 yr (4%)
-16.5°C–-13.0°C11 yr (24%)
-13.0°C–-9.5°C25 yr (56%)
-9.5°C–-6.0°C7 yr (16%)

Joliette February Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the drier months in Joliette, averaging 61 mm of rainfall. The wettest February on record was 1981 with 182 mm, while the driest was 1995 at 23 mm.

Joliette February Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Joliette during February averages 95%. The most humid February was 1981 at 97%, and the least humid was 1996 at 89%.

Joliette February Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

February receives about 2.3 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Joliette. The sunniest February was 2007 at 2.7 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 2006 and 2017 at 1.9.

Joliette February Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Joliette during February is 2 m/s. The windiest February was 1995 at 2.5 m/s, while the calmest was 2005 at 1.7 m/s.

What February Feels Like in Joliette

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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 Joliette

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

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

Explore Joliette Weather by Month

Joliette February Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp-11.7°C-12.6°C-12.2°C-11.8°C-11.2°C+0.5°C
Avg High-6.4°C-6.9°C-6.5°C-6.5°C-5.5°C+0.9°C
Avg Low-17.0°C-18.4°C-17.9°C-17.1°C-16.9°C+0.1°C
Avg Rain67 mm47 mm64 mm73 mm53 mm-14 mm

Extreme February Records in Joliette

🔥Warmest February7.9°C2024
🧊Coldest February-39.2°C1993
🌧️Wettest February182 mm1981
🏜️Driest February23 mm1995
🌬️Windiest February2.5 m/s1995

Key Insights for February

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February temperatures in Joliette have fallen by about 1.1°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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February has ranged from a record low of -39.2°C (1993) to a record high of 7.9°C (2024).

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Rainfall in February is one of the drier months, averaging 61 mm, with a wettest year of 182 mm.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Joliette?

A quieter season to visit Joliette

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of July and August tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Joliette. That said, February — with days averaging -6.4°C and nights around -17.5°C (mean -11.9°C) and moderate rainfall (61 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Joliette'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 →

Joliette Weather in February — In Depth

☀️ February climate overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Joliette, with average highs near -6.4°C and lows around -17.5°C (mean -11.9°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 61 mm of rainfall and 95% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in February

February averages 61 mm of rainfall in Joliette, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest February on record saw 182 mm (1981), and the driest just 23 mm (1995). Humidity sits around 95% and average wind speed is 2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 2.3 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 1.1°C. Daytime highs moved from -5.5°C to -5.6°C and overnight lows from -14.9°C to -17°C over the same span.
February Weather in Joliette, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
2025-7.6°C-13.1°C-18.5°C1.2°C-27.9°C60 mm94%2.3 m/s2.3
2024-3.1°C-8.5°C-14.0°C7.9°C-25.1°C28 mm93%1.9 m/s2.3
2023-5.8°C-11.7°C-17.7°C1.6°C-37.9°C58 mm95%2.2 m/s2.1
2022-5.6°C-12.1°C-18.7°C1.4°C-31.1°C64 mm94%2.4 m/s2.2
2021-5.9°C-10.9°C-16.0°C0.2°C-26.2°C53 mm96%1.9 m/s2.3
2020-5.1°C-10.7°C-16.3°C0.6°C-32.0°C56 mm95%2.2 m/s2.3
2019-7.1°C-12.9°C-18.8°C1.0°C-30.9°C77 mm95%2.4 m/s2.2
2018-3.4°C-9.0°C-14.7°C2.9°C-28.3°C64 mm95%2 m/s2
2017-4.9°C-9.4°C-13.9°C2.7°C-24.0°C100 mm95%2.1 m/s1.9
2016-5.5°C-11.7°C-17.9°C1.3°C-37.1°C125 mm94%2.3 m/s2.3
2015 ❄️-13.4°C-19.6°C-25.8°C-5.1°C-31.4°C44 mm95%2.1 m/s2.6
2014-8.3°C-13.4°C-18.5°C0.6°C-28.4°C70 mm95%1.9 m/s2.4
2013-6.5°C-11.4°C-16.3°C0.6°C-30.2°C53 mm95%2 m/s2.1
2012-4.7°C-10.0°C-15.3°C0.6°C-28.2°C53 mm96%1.8 m/s2.3
2011-6.5°C-11.8°C-17.2°C1.2°C-24.5°C86 mm95%2 m/s2.2
2010-4.6°C-8.4°C-12.3°C0.4°C-26.5°C61 mm95%2.3 m/s2.2
2009-5.3°C-10.9°C-16.5°C1.2°C-27.9°C60 mm95%2.1 m/s2.2
2008-6.7°C-12.2°C-17.7°C0.7°C-28.4°C86 mm96%2 m/s2.4
2007-9.8°C-15.2°C-20.5°C-0.9°C-31.0°C29 mm94%2.3 m/s2.7
2006-7.1°C-12.0°C-16.9°C1.0°C-27.9°C128 mm95%2.3 m/s1.9
2005-5.1°C-10.6°C-16.0°C1.1°C-30.1°C52 mm95%1.7 m/s2.5
2004-5.3°C-11.6°C-18.0°C0.4°C-35.9°C51 mm96%1.9 m/s2.6
2003-9.8°C-16.0°C-22.2°C-0.3°C-37.2°C54 mm94%2.2 m/s2.6
2002-4.1°C-10.1°C-16.1°C1.3°C-26.2°C55 mm95%2 m/s2.2
2001-6.6°C-13.0°C-19.5°C0.8°C-31.2°C77 mm95%2.1 m/s2.4
2000-5.1°C-10.6°C-16.1°C5.7°C-27.7°C43 mm94%2.1 m/s2.4
1999-4.0°C-9.9°C-15.9°C1.3°C-29.2°C48 mm95%1.8 m/s2.4
1998-3.0°C-8.0°C-13.0°C0.6°C-30.2°C47 mm95%1.8 m/s2.4
1997-6.6°C-13.1°C-19.6°C0.8°C-33.0°C46 mm96%1.8 m/s2.2
1996-6.2°C-11.2°C-16.3°C5.0°C-26.7°C45 mm89%2.1 m/s2.4
1995-7.6°C-13.0°C-18.5°C1.0°C-29.1°C23 mm89%2.5 m/s2.1
1994-10.1°C-15.5°C-21.0°C1.0°C-35.8°C34 mm94%2 m/s2.6
1993-11.8°C-18.2°C-24.6°C-1.6°C-39.2°C36 mm95%1.9 m/s2.4
1992-7.8°C-14.0°C-20.3°C0.0°C-35.6°C67 mm96%2 m/s2.4
1991-5.5°C-10.6°C-15.7°C0.8°C-26.7°C49 mm96%1.9 m/s2.4
1990-6.6°C-12.6°C-18.7°C0.9°C-33.3°C73 mm95%2.2 m/s2.2
1989-8.0°C-13.8°C-19.6°C0.6°C-33.3°C34 mm95%2 m/s2.4
1988-6.4°C-12.5°C-18.7°C1.5°C-33.0°C79 mm95%2.1 m/s2.2
1987-7.9°C-14.5°C-21.0°C-0.1°C-33.4°C23 mm95%1.8 m/s2.4
1986-8.1°C-13.4°C-18.7°C-0.2°C-30.3°C24 mm96%1.8 m/s2.1
1985-6.3°C-11.0°C-15.7°C0.5°C-32.2°C79 mm96%2.1 m/s2.1
1984-3.9°C-8.0°C-12.1°C1.0°C-29.8°C76 mm96%1.8 m/s2.1
1983-5.8°C-11.4°C-16.9°C0.6°C-32.9°C71 mm96%1.9 m/s—
1982-8.7°C-14.1°C-19.5°C-0.1°C-29.6°C36 mm96%1.9 m/s—
1981 🔥 🌧️-2.7°C-6.6°C-10.5°C5.8°C-28.2°C182 mm97%2 m/s—

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

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Joliette February Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Joliette in February?▼

The average high in February is around -6.4°C with lows near -17.5°C (mean -11.9°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Joliette in February?▼

February averages 61 mm of rainfall in Joliette, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 182 mm in 1981.

What was the hottest February on record in Joliette?▼

The hottest February reached 7.9°C in 2024. The coldest dipped to -39.2°C in 1993.

Has February in Joliette 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 1.1°C. Daytime highs moved from -5.5°C to -5.6°C and overnight lows from -14.9°C to -17°C over the same span.

Is February a good time to visit Joliette?▼

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Joliette and one of the drier months, so plan for around -6.4°C daytime highs and -17.5°C at night.

Is February the coldest month in Joliette?▼

Not quite — February is the 2nd coolest month in Joliette, averaging -11.9°C.

What should I pack for Joliette in February?▼

For February in Joliette, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of -6.4°C and lows of -17.5°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Joliette humid in February?▼

Relative humidity in February averages 95% — quite humid.

How windy is Joliette in February?▼

Average wind speed in February is 2 m/s. The windiest February on record averaged 2.5 m/s (1995).

Which February had the most rainfall in Joliette?▼

The wettest February on record was 1981 with 182 mm. On average, February sees 61 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 Joliette 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.