Boulder, CO weather in February
February in Boulder: chilly and snowy. Highs 48°F, lows 22°F, rain or snow on about 7 days and about 15.0 in of snow. Expect snow on the ground at times.
- Normal high
- 48°F
- Normal low
- 22°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 1.0 in total
- Snowfall
- 15.0 in
- snow on the ground 11 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 47°F | 52°F |
| Normal low | 21°F | 25°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 22% | 24% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:09 am / 5:19 pm | 6:35 am / 5:51 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).
A typical February day
- 6 am25°Fdew point 14°F
- 9 am32°Fdew point 16°F
- Noon41°Fdew point 16°F
- 3 pm43°Fdew point 16°F
- 6 pm35°Fdew point 17°F
- 9 pm30°Fdew point 17°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Denver Intl Airport (35 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 33% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 52%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 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 snow7 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below24 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more11 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 1.0 in; a dry February brings about 0.5 in and a wet one about 1.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 15.0 in, with about 4 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20201999: average high 55°F
- Coolest February1993: average high 41°F
- Wettest February2015: 3.7 in
- Driest February1992: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading76°F (February 10, 2017)
- Lowest reading-17°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 | 47°F | 48°F | 57°F |
| Normal low | 22°F | 22°F | 29°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | 10.7 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +1°F from January and +9°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Cooler: Estes Park, CO28 mi · high 40°F · 9 wet days
How Boulder ranks in February
- Normal high215th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days94th driest of 378
- Comfortable days202nd most of 340
What to pack for Boulder in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 22°F, highs near 48°F
- Layers – afternoons near 48°F but nights near 22°F
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 11 days
- A hat and gloves – about 24 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 832 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 14% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Boulder in February?
The normal high is 48°F and the normal low is 22°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -17°F (February 2, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Boulder in February?
About 7 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.0 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2015 (3.7 in); the driest was in 1992, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Boulder in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 15.0 in, and snow covers the ground on about 11 days.
Is February a good time to visit Boulder?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Boulder (44 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Boulder (USC00050848), 1.6 mi S of the city center, 5,484 ft (165 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Denver Intl Airport (USW00003017), 35 mi ESE of the city center, 5,414 ft (95 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Aurora Buckley Fld ANGB (USW00023036), 35 mi SE of the city center, 5,663 ft (344 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Denver International Airport (725650-03017), 35 mi ESE of the city center, 5,404 ft (85 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.