Taos, NM weather in February
Expect chilly, snowy weather in Taos in February, with highs near 42°F and lows near 14°F. Rain or snow falls on about 4 days. Snowfall averages about 11.7 in. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 42°F
- Normal low
- 14°F
- Wet days
- 4
- 0.7 in total
- Snowfall
- 11.7 in
- snow on the ground 10 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 39°F | 47°F |
| Normal low | 11°F | 18°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 14% | 16% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:03 am / 5:28 pm | 6:33 am / 5:55 pm |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | 11.4 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 snow4 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below28 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more10 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 0.7 in; a dry February brings about 0.3 in and a wet one about 0.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 11.7 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202000: average high 52°F
- Coolest February2004: average high 31°F
- Wettest February2019: 1.7 in
- Driest February2014: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading64°F (February 27, 2006)
- Lowest reading-19°F (February 1, 1994)
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 | 37°F | 42°F | 53°F |
| Normal low | 8°F | 14°F | 21°F |
| Wet days | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Daylight | 10.0 h | 10.9 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +5°F from January and +11°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Santa Fe, NM54 mi · high 48°F · 4 wet days
- Cooler: Aspen, CO204 mi · high 35°F · 13 wet days
How Taos ranks in February
- Normal high263rd warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 4 in New Mexico
- Wet days24th driest of 378
- Comfortable days325th most of 340
What to pack for Taos in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 14°F, highs near 42°F
- Layers – afternoons near 42°F but nights near 14°F
- Waterproof boots – about 11.7 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 28 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1035 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 Taos in February?
The normal high is 42°F and the normal low is 14°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -19°F (February 1, 1994).
Does it rain a lot in Taos in February?
About 4 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.7 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2019 (1.7 in); the driest was in 2014, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Taos in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 11.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 10 days.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Cerro (USC00291630), 23 mi N of the city center, 7,650 ft (681 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Taos (USC00298668), 1.4 mi SSW of the city center, 6,965 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Las Vegas Municipal Arpt (723677-23054), 57 mi SSE of the city center, 6,870 ft (99 ft lower 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).