Weather on February 18 in Ottawa
Historical weather data for February 18 in Ottawa, Canada
Based on 56 years of data from OTTAWA CDA
About This Date
February 18th in Ottawa, Canada typically brings very cold winter weather, with average highs around -2°C and lows near -14°C. Over 56 years of records, the warmest February 18th was in 2011 (5°C average), while the coldest was 1979 (-21°C) — a 46°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 48% of recorded February 18th dates, with snow falling 34% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 3.1"). The last decade has been 1.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 1.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for February 18th 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 | 2°C (35°F) | -6°C (22°F) | -- |
| 2025 | -9°C (15°F) | -17°C (1°F) | 0" |
| 2024 | -2°C (29°F) | -16°C (3°F) | 0.08" |
| 2023 | 0°C (32°F) | -18°C (0°F) | 0" |
| 2022 | -7°C (20°F) | -19°C (-2°F) | 0.25" |
| 2021 | -3°C (26°F) | -20°C (-4°F) | 0" |
| 2020 | 4°C (40°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 0.34" |
| 2019 | -6°C (21°F) | -18°C (0°F) | 0" |
| 2018 | 3°C (38°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 0" |
| 2017 | 9°C (48°F) | -9°C (15°F) | 0" |
| 2016 | -7°C (19°F) | -21°C (-6°F) | 0.02" |
| 2015 | -8°C (18°F) | -22°C (-8°F) | 0.08" |
| 2014 | -4°C (25°F) | -19°C (-2°F) | 0.05" |
| 2013 | -7°C (20°F) | -19°C (-2°F) | 0" |
| 2012 | 2°C (35°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 0" |
| 2011 | 12°C (54°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 0.16" |
| 2010 | -1°C (31°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 0" |
| 2009 | -1°C (31°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 0.39" |
| 2008 | 7°C (44°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 0.15" |
| 2007 | -7°C (20°F) | -19°C (-2°F) | 0.24" |
| 2006 | -16°C (4°F) | -20°C (-4°F) | 0" |
| 2005 | -13°C (9°F) | -16°C (3°F) | 0.04" |
| 2004 | -2°C (28°F) | -18°C (-1°F) | 0" |
| 2003 | -6°C (22°F) | -15°C (5°F) | -- |
| 2002 | -3°C (27°F) | -17°C (1°F) | 0" |
| 2001 | -4°C (25°F) | -21°C (-6°F) | 0" |
| 2000 | -8°C (18°F) | -21°C (-5°F) | 0" |
| 1999 | 1°C (33°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 0.04" |
| 1998 | 3°C (37°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 0.05" |
| 1997 | 7°C (44°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 0" |
| 1996 | -15°C (5°F) | -19°C (-3°F) | 0" |
| 1995 | 5°C (41°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 0" |
| 1994 | 1°C (34°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 0" |
| 1993 | -12°C (11°F) | -24°C (-12°F) | 0" |
| 1992 | 1°C (33°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 0.5" |
| 1991 | -4°C (24°F) | -22°C (-8°F) | 0.32" |
| 1990 | 1°C (33°F) | -20°C (-4°F) | 0" |
| 1989 | -9°C (15°F) | -22°C (-7°F) | 0.06" |
| 1988 | 2°C (36°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 0" |
| 1987 | -4°C (24°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 0" |
| 1986 | -2°C (29°F) | -7°C (20°F) | 0.04" |
| 1985 | -1°C (31°F) | -11°C (13°F) | 0.08" |
| 1984 | 3°C (37°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 0" |
| 1983 | -1°C (31°F) | -9°C (16°F) | 0" |
| 1982 | -5°C (23°F) | -16°C (3°F) | 0.9" |
| 1981 | 6°C (43°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 0" |
| 1980 | -2°C (29°F) | -11°C (12°F) | 0.02" |
| 1979 | -13°C (9°F) | -28°C (-19°F) | 0.02" |
| 1978 | -7°C (20°F) | -18°C (0°F) | 0.04" |
| 1977 | -4°C (25°F) | -21°C (-6°F) | 0.36" |
| 1976 | 3°C (38°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0.66" |
| 1975 | 3°C (38°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0.84" |
| 1974 | -6°C (21°F) | -17°C (2°F) | 0.28" |
| 1973 | -2°C (28°F) | -24°C (-12°F) | 0" |
| 1972 | -6°C (22°F) | -15°C (5°F) | 0.13" |
| 1971 | 4°C (40°F) | -11°C (13°F) | 0" |