Moab, UT weather in February
Expect chilly weather with some rain in Moab in February, with highs near 52°F and lows near 27°F. Rain or snow falls on about 6 days. Snowfall averages about 1.4 in.
- Normal high
- 52°F
- Normal low
- 27°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 0.7 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.4 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 47°F | 58°F |
| Normal low | 24°F | 31°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 20% | 21% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:23 am / 5:39 pm | 6:51 am / 6:09 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)2 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow6 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in2 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below22 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 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 1.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 1.4 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202015: average high 60°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 41°F
- Wettest February2019: 1.8 in
- Driest February2006: 0.07 in
- Highest reading72°F (February 9, 2017)
- Lowest reading4°F (February 2, 1991)
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 | 44°F | 52°F | 65°F |
| Normal low | 21°F | 27°F | 36°F |
| Wet days | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 2 | 17 |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | 10.8 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +8°F from January and +13°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Springdale, UT211 mi · high 58°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Telluride, CO104 mi · high 38°F · 10 wet days
How Moab ranks in February
- Normal high194th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 7 in Utah
- Wet days68th driest of 378
What to pack for Moab in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 27°F, highs near 52°F
- Layers – afternoons near 52°F but nights near 27°F
- A hat and gloves – about 22 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 710 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 Moab in February?
The normal high is 52°F and the normal low is 27°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 4°F (most recently on February 2, 1991).
Does it rain a lot in Moab in February?
About 6 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 (1.8 in); the driest was in 2006 (0.07 in).
Does it snow in Moab in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 1.4 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is February a good time to visit Moab?
February ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Moab (49 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Moab (USC00425733), 0.2 mi ENE of the city center, 4,053 ft . 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).