Estes Park, CO weather in February
February in Estes Park: cold and snowy. Highs 40°F, lows 20°F, about 9 days with rain or snow and about 18.5 in of snow. This is the depth of winter in Estes Park. Expect snow on the ground at times.
- Normal high
- 40°F
- Normal low
- 20°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 0.7 in total
- Snowfall
- 18.5 in
- snow on the ground 14 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 40°F | 42°F |
| Normal low | 20°F | 22°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 27% | 30% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:11 am / 5:20 pm | 6:37 am / 5:52 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 snow9 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below25 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more14 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 0.7 in; a dry February brings about 0.4 in and a wet one about 0.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 18.5 in, with about 5 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20201999: average high 48°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 34°F
- Wettest February2015: 2.1 in
- Driest February2019: 0.3 in
- Highest reading67°F (February 23, 1995)
- Lowest reading-24°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 | 40°F | 40°F | 47°F |
| Normal low | 21°F | 20°F | 26°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 9 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | 10.7 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by 0°F from January and +7°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Fort Collins, CO27 mi · high 47°F · 5 wet days
- Drier: Fort Collins, CO27 mi · high 47°F · 5 wet days
- Cooler: Breckenridge, CO68 mi · high 31°F · 12 wet days
How Estes Park ranks in February
- Normal high285th warmest of 378 cities; 12th of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days227th driest of 378
What to pack for Estes Park in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 20°F, highs near 40°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 14 days
- A hat and gloves – about 25 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 981 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 Estes Park in February?
The normal high is 40°F and the normal low is 20°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -24°F (February 2, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Estes Park in February?
About 9 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.7 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2015 (2.1 in); the driest was in 2019 (0.3 in).
Does it snow in Estes Park in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 18.5 in, and snow covers the ground on about 14 days.
Is February a good time to visit Estes Park?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Estes Park (38 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, snowfall and snow depth: Buckhorn Mtn 1 E (USC00051060), 20 mi NE of the city center, 7,400 ft (129 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain and frost dates: Estes Park 3 Sse (USC00052761), 2.0 mi S of the city center, 7,812 ft (283 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).