Gillette, WY weather in February
Gillette is cold in February, with some rain and some snow: highs average 38°F and nights drop to about 17°F. There are about 8 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 9.0 in.
- Normal high
- 38°F
- Normal low
- 17°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 0.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 9.0 in
- snow on the ground 14 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 36°F | 42°F |
| Normal low | 16°F | 20°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 26% | 26% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:19 am / 5:11 pm | 6:40 am / 5:48 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).
A typical February day
- 6 am22°Fdew point 14°F
- 9 am26°Fdew point 16°F
- Noon33°Fdew point 17°F
- 3 pm35°Fdew point 18°F
- 6 pm27°Fdew point 17°F
- 9 pm24°Fdew point 16°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Gillette Campbell Airport (4 mi away); average wind 11 mph.
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 in2 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below26 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more14 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 0.8 in; a dry February brings about 0.5 in and a wet one about 1.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 9.0 in, with about 4 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20201992: average high 47°F
- Coolest February2019: average high 23°F
- Wettest February1998: 1.7 in
- Driest February1992: 0.09 in
- Highest reading67°F (February 24, 1995)
- Lowest reading-33°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 | 36°F | 38°F | 49°F |
| Normal low | 16°F | 17°F | 25°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Daylight | 9.3 h | 10.5 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +2°F from January and +11°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Cooler: Medora, ND205 mi · high 32°F · 5 wet days
How Gillette ranks in February
- Normal high306th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 4 in Wyoming
- Wet days156th driest of 378
What to pack for Gillette in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 17°F, highs near 38°F
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 14 days
- A hat and gloves – about 26 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1058 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 Gillette in February?
The normal high is 38°F and the normal low is 17°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -33°F (February 2, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Gillette in February?
About 8 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.8 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (1.7 in); the driest was in 1992 (0.09 in).
Does it snow in Gillette in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 9.0 in, and snow covers the ground on about 14 days.
Is February a good time to visit Gillette?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Gillette (35 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best months are May and June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Gillette 4SE (USC00483855), 3.1 mi ESE of the city center, 4,640 ft (86 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Gillette Campbell Airport (USW00094023), 3.9 mi NNW of the city center, 4,354 ft (200 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).