Weather on February 28 in Ottawa
Historical weather data for February 28 in Ottawa, Canada
Based on 55 years of data from OTTAWA CDA
About This Date
February 28th in Ottawa, Canada typically brings very cold winter weather, with average highs around -1°C and lows near -12°C. Over 55 years of records, the warmest February 28th was in 2018 (5°C average), while the coldest was 2008 (-17°C) — a 39°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 44% of recorded February 28th dates, with snow falling 31% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 11.3"). The last decade has been 1.7°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 1.7°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for February 28th 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 | 6°C (43°F) | -4°C (24°F) | -- |
| 2025 | 2°C (36°F) | -13°C (9°F) | -- |
| 2024 | 15°C (59°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 0.17" |
| 2023 | 0°C (32°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0.46" |
| 2022 | -11°C (13°F) | -18°C (-1°F) | 0" |
| 2021 | 5°C (41°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 0.44" |
| 2020 | -8°C (18°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 0" |
| 2019 | -7°C (20°F) | -22°C (-8°F) | 0" |
| 2018 | 9°C (49°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 0" |
| 2016 | 3°C (37°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 0.13" |
| 2015 | -5°C (23°F) | -21°C (-6°F) | 0" |
| 2014 | -12°C (10°F) | -21°C (-6°F) | 0.3" |
| 2013 | 2°C (35°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 0.3" |
| 2012 | -4°C (25°F) | -15°C (5°F) | 0" |
| 2011 | 1°C (33°F) | -7°C (20°F) | 1.47" |
| 2010 | 6°C (43°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 0" |
| 2009 | -9°C (15°F) | -21°C (-6°F) | 0" |
| 2008 | -13°C (9°F) | -21°C (-5°F) | 0" |
| 2007 | -2°C (29°F) | -11°C (13°F) | 0" |
| 2006 | -7°C (19°F) | -18°C (0°F) | 0" |
| 2005 | -5°C (23°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 0.4" |
| 2004 | 8°C (46°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 0" |
| 2003 | 1°C (34°F) | -19°C (-2°F) | 0" |
| 2002 | -1°C (30°F) | -11°C (12°F) | 0" |
| 2001 | -8°C (17°F) | -19°C (-2°F) | -- |
| 2000 | 6°C (43°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 0" |
| 1999 | 2°C (36°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 1.54" |
| 1998 | 6°C (42°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 0.3" |
| 1997 | 1°C (33°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 0" |
| 1996 | -1°C (31°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 0" |
| 1995 | -1°C (31°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 0" |
| 1994 | -7°C (19°F) | -18°C (-1°F) | 0" |
| 1993 | -4°C (24°F) | -23°C (-10°F) | 0" |
| 1992 | -10°C (14°F) | -20°C (-4°F) | 0.76" |
| 1991 | -1°C (30°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 0.06" |
| 1990 | -7°C (20°F) | -17°C (2°F) | 0" |
| 1989 | -2°C (29°F) | -17°C (2°F) | 0.23" |
| 1988 | 0°C (32°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 0.11" |
| 1987 | 5°C (41°F) | -11°C (12°F) | 0.43" |
| 1986 | -7°C (20°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 0" |
| 1985 | 3°C (38°F) | -21°C (-6°F) | 0" |
| 1984 | -6°C (21°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 2.86" |
| 1983 | 7°C (45°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 0" |
| 1982 | -9°C (15°F) | -18°C (0°F) | 0" |
| 1981 | 3°C (37°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 0.3" |
| 1980 | -14°C (7°F) | -18°C (-1°F) | 0.06" |
| 1979 | 7°C (44°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 0" |
| 1978 | -5°C (23°F) | -18°C (-1°F) | 0" |
| 1977 | -2°C (29°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 0" |
| 1976 | -4°C (24°F) | -12°C (10°F) | 0.36" |
| 1975 | 1°C (33°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 0.36" |
| 1974 | 6°C (42°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 0.1" |
| 1973 | -6°C (22°F) | -21°C (-6°F) | 0.36" |
| 1972 | 3°C (37°F) | -7°C (20°F) | 0.1" |
| 1971 | 2°C (36°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 0.05" |