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Colorado Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Colorado, the United States of America in February.

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Are you planning a trip a to Colorado, the United States of America in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Colorado in February

Colorado, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. The weather in Colorado in February can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from low to high. February is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Tordal Estates at -3°C (27°F) to cold in Pueblo at 10°C (50°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -8°C (18°F) in Pueblo and -13°C (9°F) in Tordal Estates. February is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

For specific regional insights in Colorado, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Alamosa with an average of 6.6 mm (0.3 in) to high snow/rainfall in Rocky Mountain National Park with 100 mm (3.9 in).

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January-1°C (30°F) February-1°C (30°F) March4°C (39°F) April7°C (45°F) May12°C (54°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August20°C (68°F) September17°C (63°F) October10°C (50°F) November4°C (39°F) December-1°C (30°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Colorado in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Colorado.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Colorado

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Colorado, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Colorado (February)

Precipitation variation in Colorado (February)

Breckenridge

In February Breckenridge generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C (9°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
-14°C (7°F)
-13°C (9°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly snowfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
51 mm (2 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Breckenridge →

Estes Park

In February Estes Park generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Estes Park →

Pagosa Springs

In February Pagosa Springs generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-14°C (7°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
6 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
good
Climate in Pagosa Springs →

Telluride

In February Telluride generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
-12°C (10°F)
-12°C (10°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Telluride →

Denver

In February Denver generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
212 hours
253 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
26 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
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In our records: the United States of America February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in the United States of America in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest February night in the United States of America dropped to -39°C (-38°F) in Fargo on February 2, 1996.
  • In our records, the coldest February daytime high in the United States of America was -33°C (-27°F) in Bismarck on February 1, 1996.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Colorado in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Breckenridge -1°C (30°F) -13°C (9°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Estes Park 3°C (37°F) -8°C (18°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)
Pagosa Springs 6°C (43°F) -11°C (12°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Telluride 0°C (32°F) -12°C (10°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Denver 7°C (45°F) -7°C (19°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Snowmass Village 2°C (36°F) -11°C (12°F) 52 mm (2 in)

Colorado weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Colorado, the United States of America in February?

Colorado, the United States of America typically experiences less favorable weather in February, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Breckenridge average around -1°C (30°F), and temperatures drop to about -13°C (9°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Colorado, the United States of America in February?

Breckenridge averages a daytime maximum of -1°C (30°F) in February, with overnight lows close to -13°C (9°F).

Does Colorado, the United States of America get a lot of snow in February?

February is on the drier side in Colorado, the United States of America. Breckenridge averages only about 51 mm (2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Colorado, the United States of America?

In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Colorado, the United States of America with often less favorable weather in Breckenridge.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly excellent weather in Breckenridge. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be less favorable.

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