Cheyenne, WY weather in February
In February, Cheyenne sees highs around 41°F and lows around 18°F: cold, with some rain and some snow. Rain or snow falls on about 7 days. Snowfall averages about 9.0 in.
- Normal high
- 41°F
- Normal low
- 18°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 0.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 9.0 in
- snow on the ground 8 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 39°F | 44°F |
| Normal low | 18°F | 21°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 22% | 24% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:10 am / 5:15 pm | 6:34 am / 5:48 pm |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | 11.2 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
A typical February day
- 6 am24°Fdew point 12°F
- 9 am30°Fdew point 14°F
- Noon37°Fdew point 14°F
- 3 pm38°Fdew point 14°F
- 6 pm32°Fdew point 15°F
- 9 pm27°Fdew point 14°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Cheyenne (1 mi away); average wind 14 mph; clear or few clouds in 65% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 30%.
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 snow7 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in2 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below26 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more8 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 0.5 in; a dry February brings about 0.3 in and a wet one about 0.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 9.0 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20201991: average high 49°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 34°F
- Wettest February2014: 1.1 in
- Driest February1996: 0.07 in
- Highest reading69°F (February 16, 2017)
- Lowest reading-24°F (February 2, 2011)
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 | 40°F | 41°F | 49°F |
| Normal low | 18°F | 18°F | 25°F |
| Wet days | 5 | 7 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | 10.6 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +1°F from January and +8°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Fort Collins, CO41 mi · high 47°F · 5 wet days
- Cooler: Steamboat Springs, CO115 mi · high 34°F · 13 wet days
How Cheyenne ranks in February
- Normal high278th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 4 in Wyoming
- Wet days102nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days263rd most of 340
What to pack for Cheyenne in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 18°F, highs near 41°F
- Waterproof boots – about 9.0 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 26 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 994 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 Cheyenne in February?
The normal high is 41°F and the normal low is 18°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -24°F (February 2, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Cheyenne in February?
About 7 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.5 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2014 (1.2 in); the driest was in 1996 (0.07 in).
Does it snow in Cheyenne in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 9.0 in, and snow covers the ground on about 8 days.
Is February a good time to visit Cheyenne?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Cheyenne (39 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are May and June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Cheyenne (USW00024018), 1.1 mi NE of the city center, 6,128 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Cheyenne Airport (725640-24018), 1.4 mi NNE of the city center, 6,118 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.