Grand Canyon Village, AZ weather in February
February in Grand Canyon Village: chilly and snowy. Highs 47°F, lows 17°F, about 7 days with rain or snow and about 7.8 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 47°F
- Normal low
- 17°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 1.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 7.8 in
- snow on the ground 28 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 45°F | 50°F |
| Normal low | 16°F | 19°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 20% | 24% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:29 am / 5:55 pm | 7:00 am / 6:22 pm |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | 11.4 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Arizona time (no daylight saving)).
A typical February day
- 6 am21°Fdew point 16°F
- 9 am31°Fdew point 20°F
- Noon43°Fdew point 19°F
- 3 pm45°Fdew point 19°F
- 6 pm40°Fdew point 19°F
- 9 pm29°Fdew point 19°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Grand Canyon NP Airport (8 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)1 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow7 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below28 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more28 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 1.2 in; a dry February brings about 0.6 in and a wet one about 1.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 7.8 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202016: average high 56°F
- Coolest February2019: average high 39°F
- Wettest February2005: 3.2 in
- Driest February2002: 0.01 in
- Highest reading69°F (February 12, 2016)
- Lowest reading-20°F (February 23, 2019)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
February compared with January and March
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 44°F | 47°F | 55°F |
| Normal low | 16°F | 17°F | 22°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Daylight | 10.0 h | 10.9 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +8°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Page, AZ71 mi · high 53°F · 5 wet days
- Drier: Goodyear, AZ182 mi · high 69°F · 3 wet days
- Cooler: Bryce Canyon City, UT112 mi · high 39°F · 8 wet days
How Grand Canyon Village ranks in February
- Normal high226th warmest of 378 cities; 12th of 13 in Arizona
- Wet days77th driest of 378
What to pack for Grand Canyon Village in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 17°F, highs near 47°F
- Layers – afternoons near 47°F but nights near 17°F
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 28 days
- A hat and gloves – about 28 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 923 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Grand Canyon Village in February?
The normal high is 47°F and the normal low is 17°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -20°F (February 23, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Grand Canyon Village in February?
About 7 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.2 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (3.2 in); the driest was in 2002 (0.01 in).
Does it snow in Grand Canyon Village in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 7.8 in, and snow covers the ground on about 28 days.
Is February a good time to visit Grand Canyon Village?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Grand Canyon Village (42 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day (judged by temperature only). The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and humidity and wind by hour: Grand Canyon NP Airport (USW00003195), 7.8 mi S of the city center, 6,606 ft (284 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and frost dates: Grand Canyon NP 2 (USC00023596), 0.6 mi SE of the city center, 6,785 ft (105 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Bright Angel RS (USC00021001), 12 mi NNE of the city center, 8,000 ft (1,110 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).