Yosemite Valley, CA weather in February
In February, Yosemite Valley sees highs around 51°F and lows around 30°F: chilly and snowy. There are about 9 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 13.5 in. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 51°F
- Normal low
- 30°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 6.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 13.5 in
- snow on the ground 7 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 49°F | 54°F |
| Normal low | 29°F | 32°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 29% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:02 am / 5:21 pm | 6:31 am / 5:50 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)3 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 in7 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below18 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more7 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 6.5 in; a dry February brings about 2.5 in and a wet one about 10.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 4 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 13.5 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20201991: average high 62°F
- Coolest February2019: average high 40°F
- Wettest February1998: 18.8 in
- Driest February2020: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading71°F (February 15, 2015)
- Lowest reading12°F (February 19, 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 | 48°F | 51°F | 57°F |
| Normal low | 29°F | 30°F | 34°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| Daylight | 9.9 h | 10.8 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +6°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Fresno, CA70 mi · high 61°F · 9 wet days
- Drier: Furnace Creek, CA174 mi · high 74°F · 3 wet days
- Cooler: Mammoth Lakes, CA34 mi · high 41°F · 9 wet days
How Yosemite Valley ranks in February
- Normal high200th warmest of 378 cities; 57th of 60 in California
- Wet days176th driest of 378
What to pack for Yosemite Valley in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 30°F, highs near 51°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
- Waterproof boots – about 13.5 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 18 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 680 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Yosemite Valley in February?
The normal high is 51°F and the normal low is 30°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 12°F (February 19, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Yosemite Valley in February?
About 9 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 6.5 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (18.8 in); the driest was in 2020, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Yosemite Valley in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 13.5 in, and snow covers the ground on about 7 days.
Is February a good time to visit Yosemite Valley?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Yosemite Valley (44 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Yosemite Park Hq (USC00049855), 0.8 mi NW of the city center, 4,018 ft (52 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Hetch Hetchy (USC00043939), 19 mi NW of the city center, 3,870 ft (96 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).