February weather forecast
Iqaluit, Canada

Moving into February, the overall climate in Iqaluit, Canada does not differ significantly from the preceding month with the average high and low temperatures being -23.3°C (-9.9°F) and -31.7°C (-25.1°F) respectively. The snowfall remains persistent, however, the daylight hours start to gradually increase, signaling the transition towards spring. On occasion, the arctic city experiences beautiful phenomena like the northern lights. February remains a month for winter sports and activities, with residents and visitors navigating the snowy terrain. The city's dominant cold and stunning visuals continue to captivate those who brave the chill.

Temperature

February is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of -23.3°C (-9.9°F) and an average low of -31.7°C (-25.1°F).

Humidity

February is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 64.6%.

Rainfall

In Iqaluit, rain does not fall in January through March and December.

Snowfall

January through June, August through December are months with snowfall in Iqaluit, Canada. In Iqaluit, during February, snow falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 210mm (8.27") of snow. Throughout the year, in Iqaluit, there are 113.4 snowfall days, and 2293mm (90.28") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

January through March, with an average sea temperature of -2°C (28.4°F), are months with the coldest seawater.
Note: While participating in swimming, this is a serious life-threatening situation. Breathing becomes unmanageable, making lucid thinking almost impossible. The use of a specialized swimsuit is crucial to control thermal loss.

Daylight

In Iqaluit, the average length of the day in February is 8h and 40min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 3:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 4:51 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February in Iqaluit is 3.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 0. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 0 during February translates into the following directions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.