Weather on February 21 in Ottawa
Historical weather data for February 21 in Ottawa, Canada
Based on 56 years of data from OTTAWA CDA
About This Date
February 21st in Ottawa, Canada typically brings very cold winter weather, with average highs around -1°C and lows near -10°C. Over 56 years of records, the warmest February 21st was in 1981 (5°C average), while the coldest was 1972 (-18°C) — a 41°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 52% of recorded February 21st dates, with snow falling 23% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 8.8"). The last decade has been 3.2°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 3.2°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for February 21st 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 | -3°C (26°F) | -7°C (19°F) | -- |
| 2025 | -7°C (19°F) | -18°C (0°F) | 0.03" |
| 2024 | 5°C (41°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 0.3" |
| 2023 | -6°C (21°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 0.26" |
| 2022 | 4°C (40°F) | -7°C (20°F) | 0" |
| 2021 | -1°C (30°F) | -16°C (3°F) | 0.14" |
| 2020 | -1°C (31°F) | -21°C (-6°F) | 0" |
| 2019 | 3°C (38°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 0.23" |
| 2018 | 9°C (48°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 0" |
| 2017 | 2°C (35°F) | -12°C (11°F) | 0.02" |
| 2016 | 2°C (36°F) | -11°C (13°F) | 0.05" |
| 2015 | -11°C (13°F) | -20°C (-4°F) | 1.2" |
| 2014 | 4°C (40°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 1.67" |
| 2013 | -3°C (27°F) | -16°C (4°F) | 0" |
| 2012 | 2°C (36°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 0.03" |
| 2011 | -11°C (13°F) | -18°C (0°F) | 0" |
| 2010 | -1°C (31°F) | -7°C (20°F) | 0.07" |
| 2009 | -3°C (27°F) | -11°C (12°F) | 0" |
| 2008 | -7°C (20°F) | -22°C (-8°F) | 0" |
| 2007 | -3°C (27°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 0" |
| 2006 | 0°C (32°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 0.36" |
| 2005 | -8°C (17°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 0.26" |
| 2004 | 3°C (37°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 0.2" |
| 2003 | 4°C (39°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 0" |
| 2002 | 7°C (44°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 0.18" |
| 2001 | -10°C (14°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 0" |
| 2000 | -2°C (29°F) | -16°C (4°F) | 0" |
| 1999 | -8°C (18°F) | -12°C (10°F) | 0" |
| 1998 | 3°C (38°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 0" |
| 1997 | 2°C (35°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 3.84" |
| 1996 | 5°C (41°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 0.2" |
| 1995 | -2°C (28°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 0.12" |
| 1994 | 3°C (37°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 0" |
| 1993 | -10°C (14°F) | -24°C (-11°F) | 1" |
| 1992 | -2°C (28°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 0" |
| 1991 | 5°C (41°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 0.17" |
| 1990 | 7°C (44°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 0" |
| 1989 | 1°C (33°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 0.73" |
| 1988 | -4°C (24°F) | -22°C (-8°F) | 0.05" |
| 1987 | 1°C (33°F) | -17°C (1°F) | 0" |
| 1986 | -1°C (31°F) | -9°C (15°F) | 0" |
| 1985 | 4°C (40°F) | -15°C (5°F) | 0.54" |
| 1984 | 1°C (33°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 0" |
| 1983 | 5°C (41°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 0" |
| 1982 | 3°C (38°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 0" |
| 1981 | 7°C (44°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 0.04" |
| 1980 | 1°C (34°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 0" |
| 1979 | 3°C (37°F) | -11°C (13°F) | 0.16" |
| 1978 | -7°C (19°F) | -18°C (0°F) | 0" |
| 1977 | -8°C (18°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 0" |
| 1976 | 0°C (32°F) | -11°C (12°F) | 2.67" |
| 1975 | 3°C (38°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 0" |
| 1974 | 2°C (36°F) | -16°C (4°F) | 0.18" |
| 1973 | -2°C (28°F) | -9°C (16°F) | 0.13" |
| 1972 | -14°C (7°F) | -22°C (-7°F) | 0.74" |
| 1971 | -4°C (25°F) | -7°C (20°F) | 0" |