Big Sky, MT weather in February
Big Sky is cold in February, with frequent rain: highs average 34°F and nights drop to about 9°F. There are about 11 days with rain. Pack for serious cold.
- Normal high
- 34°F
- Normal low
- 9°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 1.5 in total
- Daylight
- 10.4 h
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 32°F | 38°F |
| Normal low | 8°F | 12°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 39% | 39% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:45 am / 5:32 pm | 7:05 am / 6:10 pm |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | 11.1 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 in6 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below28 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in February
Normal precipitation is 1.5 in; a dry February brings about 0.9 in and a wet one about 2.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20201991: average high 44°F
- Coolest February2014: average high 29°F
- Wettest February2014: 2.5 in
- Driest February1991: 0.3 in
- Highest reading53°F (February 22, 2002)
- Lowest reading-37°F (February 6, 2014)
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 | 30°F | 34°F | 42°F |
| Normal low | 9°F | 9°F | 17°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 11 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 9.2 h | 10.4 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +8°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Billings, MT143 mi · high 41°F · 7 wet days
- Drier: Billings, MT143 mi · high 41°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: West Yellowstone, MT45 mi · high 28°F · 13 wet days
How Big Sky ranks in February
- Normal high341st warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 6 in Montana
- Wet days334th driest of 378
What to pack for Big Sky in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 9°F, highs near 34°F
- Layers – afternoons near 34°F but nights near 9°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
- A hat and gloves – about 28 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1218 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 Big Sky in February?
The normal high is 34°F and the normal low is 9°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -37°F (February 6, 2014).
Does it rain a lot in Big Sky in February?
About 11 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.5 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2014 (2.5 in); the driest was in 1991 (0.3 in).
Is February a good time to visit Big Sky?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Big Sky (28 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best months are June, July and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and rain: Big Sky 2WNW (USC00240775), 2.1 mi ESE of the city center, 6,590 ft (630 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).