Denver, CO weather in February
In February, Denver sees highs around 48°F and lows around 19°F: chilly and mostly dry, with some snow. There are about 5 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 7.6 in.
- Normal high
- 48°F
- Normal low
- 19°F
- Wet days
- 5
- 0.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 7.6 in
- snow on the ground 9 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 46°F | 51°F |
| Normal low | 18°F | 22°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 18% | 19% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:07 am / 5:19 pm | 6:34 am / 5:50 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 am26°Fdew point 15°F
- 9 am33°Fdew point 17°F
- Noon42°Fdew point 16°F
- 3 pm43°Fdew point 17°F
- 6 pm36°Fdew point 18°F
- 9 pm31°Fdew point 18°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Aurora Buckley Fld ANGB (13 mi away); average wind 9 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 snow5 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in2 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below26 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more9 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 0.5 in; a dry February brings about 0.2 in and a wet one about 0.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 7.6 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20201999: average high 56°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 39°F
- Wettest February2015: 2.1 in
- Driest February2005: 0.05 in
- Highest reading83°F (February 11, 2017)
- Lowest reading-17°F (February 3, 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 | 56°F |
| Normal low | 18°F | 19°F | 27°F |
| Wet days | 5 | 5 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | 10.7 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +1°F from January and +8°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Cooler: Estes Park, CO52 mi · high 40°F · 9 wet days
How Denver ranks in February
- Normal high222nd warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days47th driest of 378
- Comfortable days195th most of 340
What to pack for Denver in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 19°F, highs near 48°F
- Layers – afternoons near 48°F but nights near 19°F
- Waterproof boots – about 7.6 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 26 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 885 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 Denver in February?
The normal high is 48°F and the normal low is 19°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -17°F (most recently on February 3, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Denver in February?
About 5 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.5 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2015 (2.1 in); the driest was in 2005 (0.05 in).
Does it snow in Denver in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 7.6 in, and snow covers the ground on about 9 days.
Is February a good time to visit Denver?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Denver (45 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: Denver-Stapleton (USW00023062), 6.3 mi ENE of the city center, 5,286 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Aurora Buckley Fld ANGB (USW00023036), 13 mi E of the city center, 5,663 ft (387 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Buckley Air Force Base (724695-23036), 13 mi E of the city center, 5,663 ft (387 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.