Weather on February 12 in Ottawa
Historical weather data for February 12 in Ottawa, Canada
Based on 55 years of data from OTTAWA CDA
About This Date
February 12th in Ottawa, Canada typically brings very cold winter weather, with average highs around -4°C and lows near -16°C. Over 55 years of records, the warmest February 12th was in 1998 (2°C average), while the coldest was 1979 (-22°C) — a 43°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 56% of recorded February 12th dates, with snow falling 36% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 5.8"). The last decade has been 2.9°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 2.9°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for February 12th in Ottawa? Bundle up with warm layers and protect extremities from the cold. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella. Check road conditions if traveling, as snow is possible.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -6°C (22°F) | -21°C (-5°F) | 0" |
| 2024 | 4°C (39°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 0" |
| 2023 | 6°C (42°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 0" |
| 2022 | 4°C (39°F) | -12°C (10°F) | 0.22" |
| 2021 | -13°C (8°F) | -22°C (-8°F) | 0" |
| 2020 | 2°C (36°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 0.24" |
| 2019 | -7°C (19°F) | -17°C (1°F) | 1.16" |
| 2018 | -4°C (25°F) | -11°C (13°F) | 0" |
| 2017 | -6°C (21°F) | -12°C (11°F) | 1.59" |
| 2016 | -4°C (24°F) | -21°C (-6°F) | 0.06" |
| 2015 | -9°C (16°F) | -22°C (-7°F) | 0.14" |
| 2014 | -9°C (16°F) | -27°C (-16°F) | 0" |
| 2013 | 2°C (35°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 0.08" |
| 2012 | -9°C (16°F) | -17°C (2°F) | 0" |
| 2011 | -2°C (28°F) | -12°C (10°F) | 0.17" |
| 2010 | -9°C (16°F) | -16°C (4°F) | 0" |
| 2009 | 4°C (40°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 2.16" |
| 2008 | -11°C (12°F) | -23°C (-9°F) | 0.62" |
| 2007 | -7°C (19°F) | -21°C (-5°F) | 0" |
| 2006 | -4°C (25°F) | -17°C (2°F) | 0" |
| 2005 | 1°C (33°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 0.15" |
| 2004 | -6°C (22°F) | -19°C (-2°F) | 0.06" |
| 2003 | -12°C (10°F) | -20°C (-4°F) | 0" |
| 2002 | 3°C (38°F) | -18°C (-1°F) | 0" |
| 2001 | -11°C (13°F) | -22°C (-8°F) | 0" |
| 2000 | -8°C (17°F) | -21°C (-5°F) | 0" |
| 1999 | 8°C (46°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 0.35" |
| 1998 | 3°C (37°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 0.18" |
| 1997 | -2°C (28°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 0.32" |
| 1996 | -16°C (4°F) | -22°C (-7°F) | 0" |
| 1995 | -13°C (8°F) | -19°C (-2°F) | 0" |
| 1994 | -9°C (16°F) | -25°C (-13°F) | 0.58" |
| 1993 | -6°C (22°F) | -17°C (1°F) | 1.09" |
| 1992 | -15°C (5°F) | -27°C (-16°F) | 0" |
| 1991 | -7°C (19°F) | -19°C (-3°F) | 0.25" |
| 1990 | -1°C (30°F) | -12°C (10°F) | 0.26" |
| 1989 | -2°C (28°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 0.02" |
| 1988 | -5°C (23°F) | -12°C (10°F) | 1.4" |
| 1987 | -9°C (16°F) | -20°C (-4°F) | 0.07" |
| 1986 | -7°C (20°F) | -18°C (0°F) | 0" |
| 1985 | 3°C (38°F) | -9°C (16°F) | 0" |
| 1984 | 3°C (37°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 0" |
| 1983 | -4°C (25°F) | -23°C (-10°F) | 0" |
| 1982 | -7°C (20°F) | -17°C (2°F) | 0" |
| 1981 | -13°C (9°F) | -18°C (-1°F) | 0.08" |
| 1980 | -2°C (28°F) | -11°C (13°F) | 0" |
| 1979 | -14°C (6°F) | -30°C (-22°F) | 0.02" |
| 1978 | -5°C (23°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 0.04" |
| 1977 | 3°C (37°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 0.15" |
| 1976 | 5°C (41°F) | -21°C (-6°F) | 0.38" |
| 1975 | -11°C (12°F) | -21°C (-5°F) | 0.13" |
| 1974 | -4°C (25°F) | -20°C (-4°F) | 0.25" |
| 1973 | -12°C (11°F) | -27°C (-17°F) | 0" |
| 1972 | -4°C (25°F) | -17°C (1°F) | 0.23" |
| 1971 | 3°C (37°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 1.12" |