Jackson, WY weather in February
Expect cold, snowy weather in Jackson in February, with highs near 30°F and lows near 9°F. Rain or snow falls on about 10 days. Snowfall averages about 15.6 in. Dress for deep cold.
- Normal high
- 30°F
- Normal low
- 9°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 1.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 15.6 in
- snow on the ground 28 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 28°F | 35°F |
| Normal low | 8°F | 12°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:39 am / 5:34 pm | 7:00 am / 6:10 pm |
| Daylight | 9.9 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).
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 snow10 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below27 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more28 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 1.4 in; a dry February brings about 0.8 in and a wet one about 1.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 15.6 in, with about 6 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20201995: average high 42°F
- Coolest February2019: average high 26°F
- Highest reading55°F (February 17, 1994)
- Lowest reading-34°F (February 3, 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 | 26°F | 30°F | 40°F |
| Normal low | 6°F | 9°F | 18°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 10 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 9.4 h | 10.5 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +10°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Billings, MT194 mi · high 41°F · 7 wet days
- Drier: Billings, MT194 mi · high 41°F · 7 wet days
How Jackson ranks in February
- Normal high362nd warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 4 in Wyoming
- Wet days299th driest of 378
- Comfortable days340th most of 340
What to pack for Jackson in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 9°F, highs near 30°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 28 days
- A hat and gloves – about 27 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1264 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 Jackson in February?
The normal high is 30°F and the normal low is 9°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -34°F (February 3, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Jackson in February?
About 10 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.4 in.
Does it snow in Jackson in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 15.6 in, and snow covers the ground on about 28 days.
Is February a good time to visit Jackson?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Jackson (29 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and snowfall: Jackson (USC00484910), 0.5 mi N of the city center, 6,210 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Moose (USC00486428), 12 mi N of the city center, 6,444 ft (206 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Moose 1 Nne (USW00004131), 13 mi NNE of the city center, 6,466 ft (228 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Rexburg-Madison County Apt (726818-94194), 58 mi WNW of the city center, 4,858 ft (1,380 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).