Aspen, CO weather in February
Aspen is cold and snowy in February: highs average 35°F and nights drop to about 13°F. Rain or snow falls on about 13 days. Snowfall averages about 28.3 in. Pack for serious cold.
- Normal high
- 35°F
- Normal low
- 13°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 2.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 28.3 in
- snow on the ground 28 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 33°F | 38°F |
| Normal low | 11°F | 16°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 43% | 41% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:14 am / 5:27 pm | 6:41 am / 5:58 pm |
| Daylight | 10.2 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 (Mountain Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow13 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 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 2.2 in; a dry February brings about 1.6 in and a wet one about 2.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 28.3 in, with about 9 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20201995: average high 45°F
- Coolest February2011: average high 31°F
- Wettest February1996: 4.7 in
- Driest February1992: 1.0 in
- Highest reading58°F (February 11, 2017)
- Lowest reading-22°F (February 2, 2011)
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 | 32°F | 35°F | 43°F |
| Normal low | 10°F | 13°F | 20°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 13 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | 10.7 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +8°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Lakewood, CO99 mi · high 45°F · 6 wet days
- Drier: Lakewood, CO99 mi · high 45°F · 6 wet days
How Aspen ranks in February
- Normal high322nd warmest of 378 cities; 14th of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days344th driest of 378
- Comfortable days309th most of 340
What to pack for Aspen in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 13°F, highs near 35°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 13 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 28 days
- A hat and gloves – about 28 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1151 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 Aspen in February?
The normal high is 35°F and the normal low is 13°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -22°F (February 2, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Aspen in February?
About 13 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.2 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1996 (4.7 in); the driest was in 1992 (1.0 in).
Does it snow in Aspen in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 28.3 in, and snow covers the ground on about 28 days.
Is February a good time to visit Aspen?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Aspen (31 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Aspen 1SW (USC00050372), 1.2 mi WSW of the city center, 8,175 ft (285 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Aspen Pitkin Co Airport (USW00093073), 3.5 mi NW of the city center, 7,720 ft (170 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Eagle Co Regional Airport (724675-23063), 32 mi N of the city center, 6,497 ft (1,393 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).