Steamboat Springs, CO weather in February
February in Steamboat Springs: cold and snowy. Highs 34°F, lows 8°F, about 13 days with rain or snow and about 35.7 in of snow. Pack for serious cold.
- Normal high
- 34°F
- Normal low
- 8°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 1.9 in total
- Snowfall
- 35.7 in
- snow on the ground 28 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 31°F | 39°F |
| Normal low | 6°F | 12°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 47% | 42% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:16 am / 5:25 pm | 6:42 am / 5:57 pm |
| Daylight | 10.1 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 am14°Fdew point 9°F
- 9 am18°Fdew point 13°F
- Noon28°Fdew point 17°F
- 3 pm32°Fdew point 18°F
- 6 pm27°Fdew point 17°F
- 9 pm21°Fdew point 14°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Craig Moffat Co Airport (36 mi away); average wind 4 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 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 snow13 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 1.5 in and a wet one about 2.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 35.7 in, with about 11 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20201995: average high 42°F
- Coolest February2002: average high 28°F
- Wettest February1993: 3.6 in
- Driest February2002: 0.9 in
- Highest reading58°F (February 11, 2017)
- Lowest reading-36°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 | 29°F | 34°F | 45°F |
| Normal low | 5°F | 8°F | 18°F |
| Wet days | 15 | 13 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | 10.7 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +5°F from January and +11°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Estes Park, CO69 mi · high 40°F · 9 wet days
- Drier: Estes Park, CO69 mi · high 40°F · 9 wet days
How Steamboat Springs ranks in February
- Normal high339th warmest of 378 cities; 15th of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days345th driest of 378
- Comfortable days310th most of 340
What to pack for Steamboat Springs in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 8°F, highs near 34°F
- Layers – afternoons near 34°F but nights near 8°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 13 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 28 days
- A hat and gloves – about 28 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1229 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 Steamboat Springs in February?
The normal high is 34°F and the normal low is 8°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -36°F (most recently on February 3, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Steamboat Springs in February?
About 13 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 1993 (3.6 in); the driest was in 2002 (1.0 in).
Does it snow in Steamboat Springs in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 35.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 28 days.
Is February a good time to visit Steamboat Springs?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Steamboat Springs (28 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Steamboat Springs (USC00057936), 0.5 mi ENE of the city center, 6,866 ft (135 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Craig Moffat Co Airport (USW00024046), 36 mi W of the city center, 6,186 ft (545 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Eagle Co Regional Airport (724675-23063), 58 mi S of the city center, 6,497 ft (234 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).