Vail, CO weather in February
In February, Vail sees highs around 33°F and lows around 9°F: cold and snowy. Expect about 11 wet days. Snowfall averages about 35.7 in. Dress for deep cold.
- Normal high
- 33°F
- Normal low
- 9°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 2.0 in total
- Snowfall
- 35.7 in
- snow on the ground 27 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 30°F | 37°F |
| Normal low | 7°F | 12°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 40% | 37% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:13 am / 5:24 pm | 6:39 am / 5:56 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 snow11 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 more27 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 2.0 in; a dry February brings about 1.3 in and a wet one about 2.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 35.7 in, with about 10 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 40°F
- Coolest February2011: average high 29°F
- Wettest February1995: 3.4 in
- Driest February2013: 0.9 in
- Highest reading53°F (February 10, 2017)
- Lowest reading-23°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 | 33°F | 42°F |
| Normal low | 7°F | 9°F | 17°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | 10.7 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +9°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Boulder, CO64 mi · high 48°F · 7 wet days
- Drier: Boulder, CO64 mi · high 48°F · 7 wet days
How Vail ranks in February
- Normal high351st warmest of 378 cities; 16th of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days332nd driest of 378
What to pack for Vail in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 9°F, highs near 33°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 27 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), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Vail in February?
The normal high is 33°F and the normal low is 9°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -23°F (February 3, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Vail in February?
About 11 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.0 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1995 (3.4 in); the driest was in 2013 (0.9 in).
Does it snow in Vail in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 35.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 27 days.
Is February a good time to visit Vail?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Vail (27 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best months are June and August.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: Vail (USC00058575), 1.1 mi E of the city center, 8,304 ft (125 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Dillon 1 E (USC00052281), 18 mi E of the city center, 9,065 ft (886 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).