Breckenridge, CO weather in February
Breckenridge is cold and snowy in February: highs average 31°F and nights drop to about 6°F. Expect about 12 wet days. Snowfall averages about 27.7 in. Pack for serious cold.
- Normal high
- 31°F
- Normal low
- 6°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 1.9 in total
- Snowfall
- 27.7 in
- snow on the ground 28 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 30°F | 33°F |
| Normal low | 5°F | 8°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 42% | 42% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:11 am / 5:23 pm | 6:38 am / 5:54 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 (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 snow12 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 1.9 in; a dry February brings about 1.2 in and a wet one about 2.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 27.7 in, with about 9 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202000: average high 39°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 25°F
- Wettest February2020: 4.2 in
- Driest February1991: 0.3 in
- Highest reading54°F (February 21, 1995)
- Lowest reading-32°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 | 30°F | 31°F | 37°F |
| Normal low | 5°F | 6°F | 12°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 12 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | 10.7 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +1°F from January and +6°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Lakewood, CO53 mi · high 45°F · 6 wet days
- Drier: Lakewood, CO53 mi · high 45°F · 6 wet days
How Breckenridge ranks in February
- Normal high361st warmest of 378 cities; 17th of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days341st driest of 378
What to pack for Breckenridge in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 6°F, highs near 31°F
- Layers – afternoons near 31°F but nights near 6°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 12 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 28 days
- A hat and gloves – about 28 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1312 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 Breckenridge in February?
The normal high is 31°F and the normal low is 6°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -32°F (February 2, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Breckenridge in February?
About 12 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.9 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2020 (4.2 in); the driest was in 1991 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Breckenridge in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 27.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 28 days.
Is February a good time to visit Breckenridge?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Breckenridge (27 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best month is July.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature: Leadville Lake Co Airport (USW00093009), 23 mi SW of the city center, 9,932 ft (198 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall and snow depth: Breckenridge (USC00050909), 0.4 mi NW of the city center, 9,598 ft (136 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Cabin Creek (USC00051186), 21 mi NE of the city center, 10,020 ft (286 ft higher 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).