Sorel-Tracy Weather in February (1981–2025)

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February at a Glance in Sorel-Tracy

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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-5.4°C
Avg Low
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-17.1°C
Avg Temp
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-11.2°C
Avg Rain
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59 mm
Avg Humidity
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92%
Avg Wind
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2.8 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
2.3
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-16.2°C
temp difference
❄️Freezing afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Sorel-Tracy February Weather Overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Sorel-Tracy, with average highs near -5.4°C and lows around -17.1°C (mean -11.2°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 59 mm of rainfall and 92% relative humidity across the period.

Sorel-Tracy February Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Sorel-Tracy. Across 45 years of records, the warmest February in Sorel-Tracy was 1981 — when the month averaged -5.5°C — while the coldest was 2015 at -18.8°C. Typical February days reach -5.4°C with nights near -17.1°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp-9.6°C→-10.1°C-0.5°C
Max Temp-4.5°C→-4.3°C+0.2°C
Min Temp-14.8°C→-16.0°C-1.2°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

-19.0°C–-15.5°C2 yr (4%)
-15.5°C–-12.0°C13 yr (29%)
-12.0°C–-8.5°C24 yr (53%)
-8.5°C–-5.0°C6 yr (13%)

Sorel-Tracy February Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the drier months in Sorel-Tracy, averaging 59 mm of rainfall. The wettest February on record was 1981 with 153 mm, while the driest was 2024 at 17 mm.

Sorel-Tracy February Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Sorel-Tracy during February averages 92%. The most humid Februarys were 1984 and 1992 at 94%, and the least humid was 1996 at 85%.

Sorel-Tracy February Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

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

Sorel-Tracy February Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Sorel-Tracy during February is 2.8 m/s. The windiest February was 2022 at 3.5 m/s, while the calmest were 1986 and 1987 at 2.3 m/s.

What February Feels Like in Sorel-Tracy

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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 Sorel-Tracy

🥶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 Sorel-Tracy Weather by Month

Sorel-Tracy February Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp-11.1°C-12.0°C-11.6°C-10.8°C-10.1°C+1°C
Avg High-5.5°C-6.1°C-5.6°C-5.3°C-4.3°C+1.2°C
Avg Low-16.8°C-18.0°C-17.7°C-16.4°C-15.9°C+0.9°C
Avg Rain63 mm53 mm65 mm63 mm49 mm-14 mm

Extreme February Records in Sorel-Tracy

🔥Warmest February14.1°C2024
🧊Coldest February-39.1°C2023
🌧️Wettest February153 mm1981
🏜️Driest February17 mm2024
🌬️Windiest February3.5 m/s2022

Key Insights for February

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February temperatures in Sorel-Tracy have fallen by about 0.5°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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February has ranged from a record low of -39.1°C (2023) to a record high of 14.1°C (2024).

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Rainfall in February is one of the drier months, averaging 59 mm, with a wettest year of 153 mm.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Sorel-Tracy?

A quieter season to visit Sorel-Tracy

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of July and August tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Sorel-Tracy. That said, February — with days averaging -5.4°C and nights around -17.1°C (mean -11.2°C) and moderate rainfall (59 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Sorel-Tracy'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 →

Sorel-Tracy Weather in February — In Depth

☀️ February climate overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Sorel-Tracy, with average highs near -5.4°C and lows around -17.1°C (mean -11.2°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 59 mm of rainfall and 92% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in February

February averages 59 mm of rainfall in Sorel-Tracy, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest February on record saw 153 mm (1981), and the driest just 17 mm (2024). Humidity sits around 92% and average wind speed is 2.8 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 0.5°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Daytime highs rose from -4.5°C to -4.3°C while overnight lows fell from -14.8°C to -16°C, widening the gap between day and night.
February Weather in Sorel-Tracy, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
2025-6.3°C-11.9°C-17.5°C2.3°C-27.2°C55 mm90%3.1 m/s2.3
2024-1.3°C-6.7°C-12.1°C14.1°C-22.9°C17 mm87%2.9 m/s2.3
2023-4.5°C-10.5°C-16.5°C3.3°C-39.1°C47 mm90%3.1 m/s2.1
2022-4.5°C-11.0°C-17.6°C3.4°C-28.9°C60 mm90%3.5 m/s2.2
2021-4.9°C-10.6°C-16.2°C0.8°C-27.1°C60 mm93%2.6 m/s2.3
2020-4.1°C-9.9°C-15.7°C1.0°C-32.2°C53 mm93%3 m/s2.3
2019-6.2°C-12.4°C-18.7°C1.7°C-30.7°C74 mm92%3.3 m/s2.2
2018-2.3°C-7.9°C-13.5°C3.7°C-27.0°C57 mm92%2.8 m/s2
2017-3.8°C-8.9°C-14.1°C6.8°C-24.7°C82 mm92%2.9 m/s1.9
2016-3.8°C-9.8°C-15.7°C3.2°C-34.7°C113 mm89%3.3 m/s2.3
2015 ❄️-11.8°C-18.8°C-25.7°C-3.7°C-32.6°C31 mm92%2.9 m/s2.6
2014-7.0°C-12.4°C-17.9°C1.5°C-26.9°C53 mm92%2.7 m/s2.4
2013-5.0°C-9.9°C-14.9°C2.1°C-26.8°C50 mm89%2.8 m/s2.1
2012-3.7°C-9.3°C-14.9°C1.4°C-27.4°C39 mm92%2.4 m/s2.3
2011-5.5°C-11.4°C-17.3°C1.9°C-25.0°C77 mm92%2.8 m/s2.2
2010-3.5°C-7.6°C-11.7°C1.3°C-24.8°C57 mm91%2.9 m/s2.2
2009-4.3°C-10.3°C-16.3°C2.2°C-27.2°C64 mm92%2.9 m/s2.2
2008-5.7°C-11.5°C-17.2°C1.4°C-28.6°C92 mm93%2.8 m/s2.4
2007-8.9°C-14.8°C-20.7°C-1.5°C-32.3°C34 mm91%3.1 m/s2.7
2006-6.0°C-11.1°C-16.2°C2.0°C-29.0°C104 mm92%3.1 m/s1.9
2005-4.0°C-9.4°C-14.9°C1.8°C-27.3°C50 mm91%2.4 m/s2.5
2004-4.6°C-11.4°C-18.2°C0.7°C-35.2°C45 mm93%2.5 m/s2.6
2003-8.7°C-15.5°C-22.3°C0.8°C-37.3°C55 mm91%3 m/s2.6
2002-3.3°C-9.5°C-15.6°C1.7°C-26.9°C56 mm92%2.8 m/s2.2
2001-5.6°C-12.5°C-19.4°C1.6°C-30.4°C90 mm92%2.9 m/s2.4
2000-4.8°C-10.5°C-16.3°C3.7°C-27.4°C64 mm92%2.9 m/s2.4
1999-3.3°C-9.5°C-15.7°C2.0°C-29.3°C49 mm91%2.5 m/s2.4
1998-2.6°C-7.8°C-12.9°C1.1°C-29.6°C45 mm94%2.5 m/s2.4
1997-5.7°C-12.3°C-19.0°C1.5°C-34.0°C60 mm93%2.5 m/s2.2
1996-5.1°C-10.0°C-14.9°C5.3°C-26.9°C59 mm85%2.9 m/s2.4
1995-6.9°C-12.7°C-18.5°C1.1°C-28.1°C40 mm89%3.4 m/s2.1
1994-9.1°C-14.8°C-20.5°C1.8°C-36.4°C39 mm92%2.7 m/s2.6
1993-10.9°C-17.8°C-24.6°C-1.0°C-37.6°C45 mm93%2.6 m/s2.4
1992-6.8°C-13.7°C-20.5°C0.3°C-35.2°C71 mm94%2.7 m/s2.4
1991-4.6°C-9.9°C-15.2°C1.4°C-26.8°C48 mm93%2.7 m/s2.4
1990-5.6°C-12.0°C-18.3°C1.6°C-32.6°C73 mm92%3.1 m/s2.2
1989-7.0°C-13.2°C-19.4°C1.0°C-33.0°C35 mm93%2.7 m/s2.4
1988-5.2°C-11.4°C-17.6°C3.0°C-31.2°C70 mm91%3 m/s2.2
1987-7.2°C-14.4°C-21.6°C-0.2°C-34.0°C19 mm92%2.3 m/s2.4
1986-7.4°C-13.1°C-18.7°C0.9°C-30.7°C22 mm93%2.3 m/s2.1
1985-5.4°C-10.3°C-15.2°C1.0°C-34.5°C77 mm93%2.9 m/s2.1
1984-3.4°C-7.7°C-11.9°C1.4°C-31.5°C83 mm94%2.5 m/s2.1
1983-5.0°C-10.9°C-16.9°C1.2°C-33.2°C69 mm93%2.7 m/s—
1982-7.7°C-13.8°C-19.9°C0.8°C-29.7°C39 mm93%2.6 m/s—
1981 🔥 🌧️-1.0°C-5.5°C-10.0°C11.1°C-27.6°C153 mm94%3 m/s—

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

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Sorel-Tracy February Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Sorel-Tracy in February?▼

The average high in February is around -5.4°C with lows near -17.1°C (mean -11.2°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Sorel-Tracy in February?▼

February averages 59 mm of rainfall in Sorel-Tracy, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 153 mm in 1981.

What was the hottest February on record in Sorel-Tracy?▼

The hottest February reached 14.1°C in 2024. The coldest dipped to -39.1°C in 2023.

Has February in Sorel-Tracy 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 0.5°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Daytime highs rose from -4.5°C to -4.3°C while overnight lows fell from -14.8°C to -16°C, widening the gap between day and night.

Is February a good time to visit Sorel-Tracy?▼

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Sorel-Tracy and one of the drier months, so plan for around -5.4°C daytime highs and -17.1°C at night.

Is February the coldest month in Sorel-Tracy?▼

Not quite — February is the 2nd coolest month in Sorel-Tracy, averaging -11.2°C.

What should I pack for Sorel-Tracy in February?▼

For February in Sorel-Tracy, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of -5.4°C and lows of -17.1°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Sorel-Tracy humid in February?▼

Relative humidity in February averages 92% — quite humid.

How windy is Sorel-Tracy in February?▼

Average wind speed in February is 2.8 m/s. The windiest February on record averaged 3.5 m/s (2022).

Which February had the most rainfall in Sorel-Tracy?▼

The wettest February on record was 1981 with 153 mm. On average, February sees 59 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 Sorel-Tracy 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.