Telluride, CO weather in February
Expect cold, snowy weather in Telluride in February, with highs near 38°F and lows near 5°F. Rain or snow falls on about 10 days. Snowfall averages about 22.0 in. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 38°F
- Normal low
- 5°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 1.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 22.0 in
- snow on the ground 28 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 37°F | 40°F |
| Normal low | 3°F | 9°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 31% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:15 am / 5:34 pm | 6:44 am / 6:03 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).
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 snow10 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 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 1.4 in; a dry February brings about 0.8 in and a wet one about 1.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 22.0 in, with about 7 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20201991: average high 48°F
- Coolest February2019: average high 33°F
- Wettest February1993: 3.7 in
- Driest February2020: 0.4 in
- Highest reading58°F (February 23, 1991)
- Lowest reading-23°F (February 4, 2016)
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 | 36°F | 38°F | 44°F |
| Normal low | 0°F | 5°F | 13°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 9.9 h | 10.8 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +2°F from January and +6°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Moab, UT104 mi · high 52°F · 6 wet days
- Drier: Moab, UT104 mi · high 52°F · 6 wet days
- Cooler: Breckenridge, CO143 mi · high 31°F · 12 wet days
How Telluride ranks in February
- Normal high305th warmest of 378 cities; 13th of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days245th driest of 378
What to pack for Telluride in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 5°F, highs near 38°F
- Layers – afternoons near 38°F but nights near 5°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 28 days
- A hat and gloves – about 28 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1219 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 Telluride in February?
The normal high is 38°F and the normal low is 5°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -23°F (February 4, 2016).
Does it rain a lot in Telluride in February?
About 10 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.4 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1993 (3.7 in); the driest was in 2020 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Telluride in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 22.0 in, and snow covers the ground on about 28 days.
Is February a good time to visit Telluride?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Telluride (34 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Telluride 4WNW (USC00058204), 3.4 mi WNW of the city center, 8,646 ft (143 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Ouray (USC00056203), 9.7 mi NE of the city center, 7,840 ft (949 ft lower 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).