Weather on February 5 in Ottawa
Historical weather data for February 5 in Ottawa, Canada
Based on 56 years of data from OTTAWA CDA
About This Date
February 5th in Ottawa, Canada typically brings very cold winter weather, with average highs around -6°C and lows near -16°C. Over 56 years of records, the warmest February 5th was in 1991 (6°C average), while the coldest was 1978 (-21°C) — a 47°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 50% of recorded February 5th dates, with snow falling 32% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 3.7"). The last decade has been 1.8°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 1.8°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for February 5th 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 | -7°C (19°F) | -16°C (3°F) | -- |
| 2025 | -11°C (13°F) | -19°C (-3°F) | -- |
| 2024 | 3°C (37°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 0" |
| 2023 | -6°C (22°F) | -19°C (-3°F) | 0.25" |
| 2022 | -14°C (7°F) | -22°C (-7°F) | 0" |
| 2021 | 2°C (35°F) | -9°C (15°F) | 0.21" |
| 2020 | -6°C (21°F) | -11°C (12°F) | 0" |
| 2019 | 6°C (43°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 0.71" |
| 2018 | -7°C (19°F) | -17°C (2°F) | 0.02" |
| 2017 | 0°C (32°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0.12" |
| 2016 | -3°C (27°F) | -9°C (16°F) | 0" |
| 2015 | -12°C (11°F) | -26°C (-15°F) | 0.04" |
| 2014 | -8°C (18°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 0.1" |
| 2013 | -8°C (17°F) | -23°C (-10°F) | 0.06" |
| 2012 | 0°C (32°F) | -18°C (0°F) | 0" |
| 2011 | 3°C (37°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 0.07" |
| 2010 | -4°C (24°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 0" |
| 2009 | -14°C (6°F) | -23°C (-9°F) | 0" |
| 2008 | 0°C (32°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 0.46" |
| 2007 | -16°C (4°F) | -24°C (-11°F) | 0.27" |
| 2006 | 5°C (41°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 0.2" |
| 2005 | 6°C (42°F) | -12°C (11°F) | 0" |
| 2004 | -7°C (20°F) | -12°C (10°F) | 0" |
| 2003 | -11°C (13°F) | -16°C (3°F) | 0.06" |
| 2002 | -8°C (18°F) | -21°C (-6°F) | 0.2" |
| 2001 | -5°C (23°F) | -11°C (13°F) | 0.18" |
| 2000 | -4°C (24°F) | -19°C (-3°F) | 0.34" |
| 1999 | -7°C (20°F) | -12°C (10°F) | 0.18" |
| 1998 | 1°C (33°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 0" |
| 1997 | -1°C (31°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0.36" |
| 1996 | -11°C (12°F) | -24°C (-11°F) | 0.14" |
| 1995 | -19°C (-3°F) | -22°C (-8°F) | 0" |
| 1994 | -3°C (26°F) | -19°C (-2°F) | 0.06" |
| 1993 | -1°C (30°F) | -11°C (13°F) | 0" |
| 1992 | -7°C (19°F) | -12°C (10°F) | 0" |
| 1991 | 9°C (49°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 0" |
| 1990 | 1°C (33°F) | -22°C (-8°F) | 0" |
| 1989 | -4°C (24°F) | -16°C (3°F) | 0.54" |
| 1988 | -16°C (4°F) | -20°C (-4°F) | 0" |
| 1987 | -7°C (19°F) | -20°C (-4°F) | 0.04" |
| 1986 | -1°C (30°F) | -12°C (11°F) | 0" |
| 1985 | -11°C (13°F) | -24°C (-12°F) | 0.1" |
| 1984 | 2°C (35°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 0.2" |
| 1983 | -13°C (9°F) | -20°C (-4°F) | 0" |
| 1982 | -12°C (10°F) | -25°C (-13°F) | 0.46" |
| 1981 | -9°C (16°F) | -23°C (-10°F) | 0" |
| 1980 | -8°C (17°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 0" |
| 1979 | -12°C (11°F) | -17°C (1°F) | 0" |
| 1978 | -15°C (5°F) | -26°C (-15°F) | 0" |
| 1977 | -7°C (19°F) | -11°C (12°F) | 0.2" |
| 1976 | -13°C (8°F) | -23°C (-9°F) | 0" |
| 1975 | -7°C (20°F) | -18°C (-1°F) | 0.46" |
| 1974 | -15°C (5°F) | -21°C (-6°F) | 0" |
| 1973 | -7°C (19°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 0" |
| 1972 | -13°C (8°F) | -19°C (-2°F) | 0" |
| 1971 | 2°C (35°F) | -15°C (5°F) | 0.99" |