Belleville Weather in February (1981–2025)

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February at a Glance in Belleville

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
6.6°C
Avg Low
❄️
-4.1°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
1.3°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
61 mm
Avg Humidity
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81%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.8 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
2.9
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-11.7°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Belleville February Weather Overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Belleville, with average highs near 6.6°C and lows around -4.1°C (mean 1.3°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 61 mm of rainfall and 81% relative humidity across the period.

Belleville February Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Belleville. Across 45 years of records, the warmest February in Belleville was 2017 — when the month averaged 7.2°C — while the coldest was 2015 at -4°C. Typical February days reach 6.6°C with nights near -4.1°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp0.1°C→1.6°C+1.5°C
Max Temp5.7°C→7.4°C+1.7°C
Min Temp-5.5°C→-4.3°C+1.2°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

-4.0°C–-1.0°C9 yr (20%)
-1.0°C–2.0°C17 yr (38%)
2.0°C–5.0°C15 yr (33%)
5.0°C–8.0°C4 yr (9%)

Belleville February Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the drier months in Belleville, averaging 61 mm of rainfall. The wettest February on record was 2018 with 228 mm, while the driest was 2024 at 10 mm.

Belleville February Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Belleville during February averages 81%. The most humid February was 1982 at 92%, and the least humid was 2023 at 74%.

Belleville February Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

February receives about 2.9 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Belleville. The sunniest February was 2024 at 3.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2003 at 2.3.

Belleville February Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Belleville during February is 2.8 m/s. The windiest February was 2009 at 3.3 m/s, while the calmest were 1982 and 1983 at 2.2 m/s.

What February Feels Like in Belleville

🌅
Freezing
Morning
🌞
Cold
Afternoon
🌆
Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★☆☆☆

How February Ranks in Belleville

🥶3rd 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.

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Belleville February Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp-0.1°C2.6°C1.2°C0.9°C1.6°C+1.7°C
Avg High5.1°C7.8°C6.6°C6.2°C7.2°C+2.1°C
Avg Low-5.3°C-2.7°C-4.1°C-4.3°C-4.1°C+1.2°C
Avg Rain62 mm58 mm57 mm70 mm57 mm-5 mm

Extreme February Records in Belleville

🔥Warmest February26.4°C2024
🧊Coldest February-27.3°C1982
🌧️Wettest February228 mm2018
🏜️Driest February10 mm2024
🌬️Windiest February3.3 m/s2009

Key Insights for February

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February temperatures in Belleville have risen by about 1.5°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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February has ranged from a record low of -27.3°C (1982) to a record high of 26.4°C (2024).

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Rainfall in February is one of the drier months, averaging 61 mm, with a wettest year of 228 mm.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Belleville?

A quieter season to visit Belleville

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of September and June tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Belleville. That said, February — with days averaging 6.6°C and nights around -4.1°C (mean 1.3°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 Belleville'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 →

Belleville Weather in February — In Depth

☀️ February climate overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Belleville, with average highs near 6.6°C and lows around -4.1°C (mean 1.3°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 61 mm of rainfall and 81% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in February

February averages 61 mm of rainfall in Belleville, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest February on record saw 228 mm (2018), and the driest just 10 mm (2024). Humidity sits around 81% and average wind speed is 2.8 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 2.9 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 risen by about 1.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 5.7°C to 7.4°C and overnight lows from -5.5°C to -4.3°C over the same span.
February Weather in Belleville, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20255.7°C0.4°C-4.9°C20.9°C-19.7°C38 mm80%2.8 m/s3
202412.9°C6.2°C-0.5°C26.4°C-11.0°C10 mm76%2.7 m/s3.5
202311.0°C4.9°C-1.3°C20.7°C-10.4°C54 mm74%2.9 m/s3.3
20225.7°C-0.5°C-6.8°C16.9°C-18.2°C117 mm81%3 m/s3.1
20211.5°C-3.2°C-8.0°C18.6°C-18.8°C55 mm83%3 m/s2.8
20206.4°C1.5°C-3.4°C17.7°C-15.8°C66 mm84%2.8 m/s2.6
20195.8°C1.0°C-3.8°C20.2°C-12.6°C96 mm84%2.9 m/s2.4
2018 🌧️8.0°C2.6°C-2.8°C24.3°C-13.3°C228 mm77%3 m/s2.4
2017 🔥13.3°C7.2°C1.1°C22.7°C-7.7°C10 mm75%2.8 m/s3.1
20167.6°C2.5°C-2.5°C22.6°C-12.7°C33 mm81%3 m/s2.8
2015 ❄️1.2°C-4.0°C-9.2°C16.8°C-17.4°C41 mm77%2.9 m/s3
20141.8°C-3.3°C-8.5°C20.4°C-17.9°C34 mm78%2.8 m/s3
20136.1°C1.1°C-3.9°C15.0°C-12.1°C74 mm79%3 m/s3
20129.2°C3.9°C-1.4°C18.9°C-9.6°C46 mm78%2.8 m/s3
20116.4°C0.4°C-5.6°C21.4°C-23.0°C86 mm85%2.8 m/s2.5
20102.3°C-2.1°C-6.4°C9.9°C-11.2°C47 mm87%2.5 m/s2.9
20097.9°C2.3°C-3.3°C20.1°C-15.1°C65 mm80%3.3 m/s3.2
20083.8°C-0.9°C-5.6°C21.0°C-11.7°C109 mm82%3.1 m/s2.6
20072.2°C-3.1°C-8.3°C13.4°C-21.9°C64 mm82%2.8 m/s3.1
20066.9°C1.1°C-4.6°C19.6°C-14.1°C20 mm75%2.6 m/s3
20058.7°C3.8°C-1.1°C21.0°C-6.1°C49 mm86%2.4 m/s2.6
20045.9°C0.3°C-5.2°C16.4°C-13.8°C26 mm84%2.7 m/s3.1
20034.2°C-0.7°C-5.6°C17.7°C-13.8°C64 mm78%2.6 m/s2.3
20027.9°C2.5°C-2.9°C16.8°C-8.1°C34 mm75%3.1 m/s3.2
20017.4°C1.8°C-3.8°C20.8°C-12.9°C74 mm78%2.9 m/s2.6
200010.8°C5.3°C-0.3°C24.2°C-8.9°C66 mm78%3 m/s2.7
199910.0°C4.5°C-1.0°C21.1°C-6.7°C90 mm79%3.1 m/s2.9
199810.0°C5.3°C0.5°C18.7°C-3.5°C73 mm82%2.5 m/s2.5
19977.9°C3.1°C-1.8°C18.1°C-4.8°C97 mm84%2.5 m/s2.7
19968.0°C1.8°C-4.5°C22.8°C-23.6°C16 mm75%3.1 m/s2.9
19955.8°C0.4°C-4.9°C19.2°C-15.8°C38 mm78%2.8 m/s3.1
19944.8°C0.0°C-4.8°C17.3°C-13.3°C35 mm85%2.8 m/s2.9
19933.7°C-0.8°C-5.3°C16.5°C-13.6°C60 mm86%2.5 m/s2.8
19929.4°C4.2°C-0.9°C19.5°C-6.4°C34 mm84%2.6 m/s2.8
19919.0°C3.1°C-2.8°C20.8°C-12.9°C29 mm82%2.8 m/s3
19909.6°C4.0°C-1.6°C18.7°C-8.1°C111 mm77%2.9 m/s2.9
19891.4°C-2.9°C-7.1°C10.9°C-17.0°C62 mm80%2.7 m/s2.9
19882.9°C-2.3°C-7.5°C15.6°C-20.6°C54 mm84%3.1 m/s3.2
19878.4°C3.1°C-2.2°C14.3°C-6.8°C47 mm83%2.5 m/s2.7
19864.9°C0.8°C-3.3°C16.3°C-12.8°C104 mm87%2.6 m/s2.6
19852.4°C-2.7°C-7.8°C18.1°C-19.4°C103 mm88%2.9 m/s3.3
19848.6°C3.0°C-2.6°C18.6°C-14.8°C69 mm85%3.1 m/s2.7
19837.8°C2.6°C-2.6°C19.1°C-14.2°C22 mm85%2.2 m/s—
19821.9°C-3.5°C-9.0°C21.2°C-27.3°C40 mm92%2.2 m/s—
19817.7°C1.1°C-5.5°C23.4°C-24.1°C59 mm75%3.1 m/s—

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

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Belleville February Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Belleville in February?▼

The average high in February is around 6.6°C with lows near -4.1°C (mean 1.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Belleville in February?▼

February averages 61 mm of rainfall in Belleville, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 228 mm in 2018.

What was the hottest February on record in Belleville?▼

The hottest February reached 26.4°C in 2024. The coldest dipped to -27.3°C in 1982.

Has February in Belleville 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 1.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 5.7°C to 7.4°C and overnight lows from -5.5°C to -4.3°C over the same span.

Is February a good time to visit Belleville?▼

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Belleville and one of the drier months, so plan for around 6.6°C daytime highs and -4.1°C at night.

Is February the coldest month in Belleville?▼

Not quite — February is the 3rd coolest month in Belleville, averaging 1.3°C.

What should I pack for Belleville in February?▼

For February in Belleville, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 6.6°C and lows of -4.1°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Belleville humid in February?▼

Relative humidity in February averages 81% — quite humid.

How windy is Belleville in February?▼

Average wind speed in February is 2.8 m/s. The windiest February on record averaged 3.3 m/s (2009).

Which February had the most rainfall in Belleville?▼

The wettest February on record was 2018 with 228 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 Belleville 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.