Bryce Canyon City, UT weather in February
February in Bryce Canyon City: cold and snowy. Highs 39°F, lows 18°F, about 8 days with rain or snow and about 18.1 in of snow. Expect snow on the ground at times.
- Normal high
- 39°F
- Normal low
- 18°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 1.7 in total
- Snowfall
- 18.1 in
- snow on the ground 26 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 38°F | 41°F |
| Normal low | 17°F | 21°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 23% | 26% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:32 am / 5:52 pm | 7:01 am / 6:20 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 snow8 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below28 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more26 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 1.7 in; a dry February brings about 0.7 in and a wet one about 2.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 18.1 in, with about 5 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20201995: average high 46°F
- Coolest February2004: average high 30°F
- Wettest February1993: 6.1 in
- Driest February2002: 0.06 in
- Highest reading60°F (February 15, 1996)
- Lowest reading-9°F (February 27, 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 | 37°F | 39°F | 46°F |
| Normal low | 17°F | 18°F | 23°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 9.9 h | 10.8 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +2°F from January and +7°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Springdale, UT57 mi · high 58°F · 8 wet days
- Drier: Page, AZ65 mi · high 53°F · 5 wet days
How Bryce Canyon City ranks in February
- Normal high293rd warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 7 in Utah
- Wet days135th driest of 378
What to pack for Bryce Canyon City in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 18°F, highs near 39°F
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 26 days
- A hat and gloves – about 28 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1019 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 Bryce Canyon City in February?
The normal high is 39°F and the normal low is 18°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -9°F (most recently on February 27, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Bryce Canyon City in February?
About 8 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.7 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1993 (6.1 in); the driest was in 2002 (0.06 in).
Does it snow in Bryce Canyon City in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 18.1 in, and snow covers the ground on about 26 days.
Is February a good time to visit Bryce Canyon City?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Bryce Canyon City (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, snow depth and frost dates: Bryce Canyon NP Hqrs (USC00421008), 2.4 mi SSW of the city center, 7,890 ft (228 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).