Colorado Springs, CO weather in February
In February, Colorado Springs sees highs around 47°F and lows around 20°F: chilly and mostly dry, with some snow. Expect about 5 wet days. Snowfall averages about 4.6 in.
- Normal high
- 47°F
- Normal low
- 20°F
- Wet days
- 5
- 0.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 4.6 in
- snow on the ground 4 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 45°F | 50°F |
| Normal low | 19°F | 23°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 15% | 17% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:05 am / 5:20 pm | 6:32 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 (Mountain Time).
A typical February day
- 6 am26°Fdew point 12°F
- 9 am34°Fdew point 15°F
- Noon41°Fdew point 13°F
- 3 pm43°Fdew point 13°F
- 6 pm36°Fdew point 15°F
- 9 pm30°Fdew point 15°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Colorado Springs Muni Airport (7 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 76% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 21%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 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 snow5 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in1 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below27 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more4 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 0.3 in; a dry February brings about 0.1 in and a wet one about 0.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 4.6 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20201999: average high 54°F
- Coolest February2003: average high 38°F
- Wettest February2015: 1.4 in
- Driest February1991: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading77°F (February 10, 2017)
- Lowest reading-18°F (February 3, 1996)
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 | 45°F | 47°F | 55°F |
| Normal low | 19°F | 20°F | 27°F |
| Wet days | 4 | 5 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | 10.8 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +2°F from January and +8°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Cooler: Breckenridge, CO79 mi · high 31°F · 12 wet days
How Colorado Springs ranks in February
- Normal high232nd warmest of 378 cities; 8th of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days27th driest of 378
- Comfortable days213th most of 340
What to pack for Colorado Springs in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 20°F, highs near 47°F
- Layers – afternoons near 47°F but nights near 20°F
- Waterproof boots – about 4.6 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 27 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 886 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 Colorado Springs in February?
The normal high is 47°F and the normal low is 20°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -18°F (February 3, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Colorado Springs in February?
About 5 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.3 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2015 (1.5 in); the driest was in 1991, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Colorado Springs in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 4.6 in, and snow covers the ground on about 4 days.
Is February a good time to visit Colorado Springs?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Colorado Springs (44 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Colorado Springs Muni Airport (USW00093037), 7.3 mi ESE of the city center, 6,181 ft (172 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Pueblo Mem Airport (USW00093058), 41 mi SSE of the city center, 4,720 ft (1,289 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (724660-93037), 7.3 mi ESE of the city center, 6,182 ft (173 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.