Weather on February 23 in Ottawa
Historical weather data for February 23 in Ottawa, Canada
Based on 56 years of data from OTTAWA CDA
About This Date
February 23rd 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 23rd was in 2017 (7°C average), while the coldest was 1972 (-23°C) — a 55°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 48% of recorded February 23rd dates, with snow falling 25% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 4.6"). The last decade has been 5.7°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 5.7°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for February 23rd 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 | 1°C (34°F) | -6°C (21°F) | -- |
| 2025 | -1°C (30°F) | -7°C (19°F) | -- |
| 2024 | 5°C (41°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 0" |
| 2023 | -9°C (16°F) | -12°C (11°F) | 0.4" |
| 2022 | 1°C (33°F) | -15°C (5°F) | 0" |
| 2021 | 3°C (37°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 0.4" |
| 2020 | 6°C (42°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 0" |
| 2019 | 1°C (34°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 0" |
| 2018 | 3°C (37°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 0.48" |
| 2017 | 13°C (55°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 0.17" |
| 2016 | -6°C (22°F) | -18°C (-1°F) | 0.02" |
| 2015 | -18°C (-1°F) | -23°C (-10°F) | 0" |
| 2014 | 1°C (34°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0" |
| 2013 | 1°C (33°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 0.2" |
| 2012 | 4°C (39°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 0" |
| 2011 | 1°C (34°F) | -16°C (4°F) | 0" |
| 2010 | 2°C (35°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 1.07" |
| 2009 | -4°C (24°F) | -12°C (11°F) | 0" |
| 2008 | -3°C (27°F) | -16°C (4°F) | 0" |
| 2007 | -7°C (20°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 0.62" |
| 2006 | 2°C (35°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 0.09" |
| 2005 | -8°C (17°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 0" |
| 2004 | -4°C (25°F) | -11°C (12°F) | 0" |
| 2003 | -3°C (27°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 0.89" |
| 2002 | -3°C (26°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 0" |
| 2001 | -3°C (27°F) | -16°C (3°F) | 0" |
| 2000 | 7°C (45°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 0" |
| 1999 | -7°C (20°F) | -20°C (-4°F) | 0" |
| 1998 | 3°C (37°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 0" |
| 1997 | -4°C (24°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 0.14" |
| 1996 | 7°C (44°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 1.1" |
| 1995 | 2°C (35°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 0.07" |
| 1994 | -8°C (17°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 1.02" |
| 1993 | -8°C (18°F) | -12°C (10°F) | 0.06" |
| 1992 | -2°C (29°F) | -7°C (20°F) | 0" |
| 1991 | -11°C (13°F) | -20°C (-4°F) | 0" |
| 1990 | -2°C (28°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 0.14" |
| 1989 | -11°C (12°F) | -18°C (-1°F) | 0" |
| 1988 | 2°C (35°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 0" |
| 1987 | 1°C (33°F) | -11°C (12°F) | 0" |
| 1986 | -5°C (23°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 0.12" |
| 1985 | 2°C (36°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 2.18" |
| 1984 | 11°C (51°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 0" |
| 1983 | 3°C (37°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 0" |
| 1982 | 1°C (33°F) | -11°C (13°F) | 0" |
| 1981 | 8°C (46°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 1.74" |
| 1980 | -1°C (30°F) | -11°C (13°F) | 0.3" |
| 1979 | 3°C (38°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 0.06" |
| 1978 | -1°C (31°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 0.04" |
| 1977 | -8°C (17°F) | -15°C (5°F) | 0.05" |
| 1976 | -2°C (28°F) | -22°C (-7°F) | 0.05" |
| 1975 | 5°C (41°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 0" |
| 1974 | -9°C (16°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 0.2" |
| 1973 | -4°C (25°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 0" |
| 1972 | -15°C (5°F) | -32°C (-25°F) | 0.23" |
| 1971 | -4°C (25°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0.94" |