Weather on February 16 in Ottawa
Historical weather data for February 16 in Ottawa, Canada
Based on 56 years of data from OTTAWA CDA
About This Date
February 16th in Ottawa, Canada typically brings very cold winter weather, with average highs around -4°C and lows near -13°C. Over 56 years of records, the warmest February 16th was in 2002 (3°C average), while the coldest was 2003 (-22°C) — a 44°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 34% of recorded February 16th dates, with snow falling 21% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 4.3"). The last decade has been 7.4°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 7.4°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for February 16th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0°C (32°F) | -10°C (14°F) | -- |
| 2025 | -8°C (18°F) | -10°C (14°F) | -- |
| 2024 | -1°C (30°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0" |
| 2023 | 7°C (44°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 0.19" |
| 2022 | 7°C (44°F) | -15°C (5°F) | 0" |
| 2021 | -8°C (18°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 1.22" |
| 2020 | 3°C (38°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 0" |
| 2019 | -4°C (24°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 0" |
| 2018 | 4°C (39°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 0" |
| 2017 | -3°C (26°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 0" |
| 2016 | -4°C (25°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 3.44" |
| 2015 | -17°C (2°F) | -27°C (-16°F) | 0" |
| 2014 | -10°C (14°F) | -18°C (0°F) | 0" |
| 2013 | -8°C (18°F) | -17°C (2°F) | 0" |
| 2012 | 4°C (39°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 0.29" |
| 2011 | -4°C (25°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 0" |
| 2010 | -1°C (31°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 0" |
| 2009 | -2°C (29°F) | -12°C (11°F) | 0" |
| 2008 | -7°C (19°F) | -23°C (-9°F) | 0" |
| 2007 | -4°C (25°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 0.21" |
| 2006 | -2°C (28°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 0.84" |
| 2005 | 1°C (34°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 0.1" |
| 2004 | -10°C (14°F) | -23°C (-9°F) | 0" |
| 2003 | -16°C (3°F) | -27°C (-17°F) | 0" |
| 2002 | 4°C (40°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 1.1" |
| 2001 | -5°C (23°F) | -18°C (0°F) | 0" |
| 2000 | 1°C (34°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 0.18" |
| 1999 | 0°C (32°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 0.14" |
| 1998 | -2°C (29°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 0" |
| 1997 | -14°C (7°F) | -19°C (-3°F) | 0" |
| 1996 | -5°C (23°F) | -23°C (-9°F) | 0" |
| 1995 | 1°C (34°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 0" |
| 1994 | -5°C (23°F) | -12°C (10°F) | 0" |
| 1993 | -3°C (27°F) | -11°C (13°F) | 0.84" |
| 1992 | -1°C (30°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 0.12" |
| 1991 | -4°C (24°F) | -22°C (-8°F) | 0.16" |
| 1990 | -3°C (26°F) | -9°C (15°F) | 0.68" |
| 1989 | -14°C (6°F) | -17°C (2°F) | 0" |
| 1988 | -7°C (20°F) | -12°C (10°F) | 0.18" |
| 1987 | -11°C (13°F) | -23°C (-9°F) | 0" |
| 1986 | -3°C (26°F) | -15°C (5°F) | 0" |
| 1985 | -4°C (24°F) | -17°C (1°F) | 0.2" |
| 1984 | 6°C (42°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 0" |
| 1983 | -1°C (30°F) | -11°C (12°F) | 0" |
| 1982 | -2°C (28°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 0" |
| 1981 | 7°C (44°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0" |
| 1980 | -4°C (25°F) | -11°C (12°F) | 0" |
| 1979 | -15°C (5°F) | -21°C (-6°F) | 0" |
| 1978 | -5°C (23°F) | -17°C (1°F) | 0.02" |
| 1977 | -14°C (7°F) | -22°C (-8°F) | 0" |
| 1976 | -1°C (31°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 0.81" |
| 1975 | 2°C (35°F) | -12°C (11°F) | 0" |
| 1974 | -6°C (21°F) | -21°C (-6°F) | 0.23" |
| 1973 | -13°C (8°F) | -21°C (-6°F) | 0" |
| 1972 | -12°C (11°F) | -16°C (4°F) | 0" |
| 1971 | -7°C (20°F) | -17°C (1°F) | 0" |