West Yellowstone, MT weather in February
In February, West Yellowstone sees highs around 28°F and lows around 5°F: very cold and snowy. There are about 13 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 33.7 in. Dress for deep cold.
- Normal high
- 28°F
- Normal low
- 5°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 3.1 in total
- Snowfall
- 33.7 in
- snow on the ground 28 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 25°F | 33°F |
| Normal low | 4°F | 8°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 46% | 46% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:43 am / 5:32 pm | 7:03 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 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 in13 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 3.1 in; a dry February brings about 2.1 in and a wet one about 3.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 33.7 in, with about 9 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202015: average high 33°F
- Coolest February2019: average high 23°F
- Wettest February2019: 9.8 in
- Driest February1991: 0.9 in
- Highest reading47°F (February 25, 1995)
- Lowest reading-42°F (February 2, 1996)
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 | 23°F | 28°F | 38°F |
| Normal low | 4°F | 5°F | 14°F |
| Wet days | 15 | 13 | 14 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 9.3 h | 10.4 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +5°F from January and +10°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Big Sky, MT45 mi · high 34°F · 11 wet days
- Drier: Billings, MT148 mi · high 41°F · 7 wet days
How West Yellowstone ranks in February
- Normal high368th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 6 in Montana
- Wet days349th driest of 378
- Comfortable days322nd most of 340
What to pack for West Yellowstone in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 5°F, highs near 28°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 1358 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 West Yellowstone in February?
The normal high is 28°F and the normal low is 5°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -42°F (February 2, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in West Yellowstone in February?
About 13 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.1 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2019 (9.8 in); the driest was in 1991 (0.9 in).
Does it snow in West Yellowstone in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 33.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 28 days.
Is February a good time to visit West Yellowstone?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for West Yellowstone (18 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are June, July and August.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Hebgen Dam (USC00244038), 18 mi NW of the city center, 6,489 ft (178 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain: Whiskey Creek (USS0011E30S), 4.2 mi SSW of the city center, 6,800 ft (133 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Yellowstone (726664-94173), 35 mi ESE of the city center, 7,782 ft (1,115 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).