Mammoth Lakes, CA weather in February
February in Mammoth Lakes: cold and snowy. Highs 41°F, lows 18°F, rain or snow on about 9 days and about 16.1 in of snow. This is the depth of winter in Mammoth Lakes. Expect snow on the ground at times.
- Normal high
- 41°F
- Normal low
- 18°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 3.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 16.1 in
- snow on the ground 16 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 40°F | 43°F |
| Normal low | 17°F | 20°F |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:59 am / 5:19 pm | 6:28 am / 5:48 pm |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | 11.3 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Pacific Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)0 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below28 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more16 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 3.8 in. About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 16.1 in, with about 4 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202015: average high 53°F
- Coolest February2001: average high 34°F
- Highest reading66°F (February 14, 2015)
- Lowest reading-11°F (February 20, 2018)
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 | 41°F | 41°F | 46°F |
| Normal low | 17°F | 18°F | 22°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 9 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 9.9 h | 10.8 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by 0°F from January and +5°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Yosemite Valley, CA34 mi · high 51°F · 9 wet days
- Drier: Furnace Creek, CA142 mi · high 74°F · 3 wet days
How Mammoth Lakes ranks in February
- Normal high268th warmest of 378 cities; 60th of 60 in California
- Wet days182nd driest of 378
What to pack for Mammoth Lakes in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 18°F, highs near 41°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 16 days
- A hat and gloves – about 28 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 998 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 Mammoth Lakes in February?
The normal high is 41°F and the normal low is 18°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -11°F (February 20, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Mammoth Lakes in February?
About 9 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.8 in.
Does it snow in Mammoth Lakes in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 16.1 in, and snow covers the ground on about 16 days.
Is February a good time to visit Mammoth Lakes?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Mammoth Lakes (34 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best months are June, August and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Mammoth Lakes RS (USC00045280), 0.6 mi E of the city center, 7,804 ft (69 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Lee Vining (USC00044881), 23 mi NNW of the city center, 6,797 ft (1,076 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).