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Rocky Mountains Weather in February

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

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Are you planning a trip a to the Rocky Mountains, 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 the Rocky Mountains in February

The Rocky Mountains, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. February in the Rocky Mountains generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. The month of February is in the winter season.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Leadville at -2°C (28°F) to cold in Bozeman at 3°C (37°F). At night it cools down to -8°C (18°F) in Bozeman and -14°C (7°F) in Leadville. In many regions in the United States of America, February is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.

For a closer look at conditions across the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Bozeman with an average of 19 mm (0.7 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Vail with 66 mm (2.6 in).

Explore the Rocky Mountains by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Rocky Mountains — and find the best time to visit. (based on Breckenridge)

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)
Best Time to Visit the Rocky Mountains →

Best Places to Visit in the Rocky Mountains in February

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

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 the Rocky Mountains

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

Temperature range in the Rocky Mountains (February)

Precipitation variation in the Rocky Mountains (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 poor 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
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Breckenridge →

Park City

In February Park City generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
125 hours
160 hours
242 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Park City →

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 poor 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
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Estes Park →

Aspen

In February Aspen generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
-13°C (9°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Aspen →

Bozeman

In February Bozeman 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 poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bozeman →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Rocky Mountains, in the United States of America.

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 the Rocky Mountains in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Breckenridge -1°C (30°F) -13°C (9°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Park City 2°C (36°F) -8°C (18°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Estes Park 3°C (37°F) -8°C (18°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)
Aspen 2°C (36°F) -11°C (12°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Bozeman 3°C (37°F) -8°C (18°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Vail 0°C (32°F) -12°C (10°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)

The Rocky Mountains weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America in February. The popular destination of Breckenridge averages -1°C (30°F) by day and -13°C (9°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Breckenridge peak at roughly -1°C (30°F) in February, dropping to about -13°C (9°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America during February, with Breckenridge averaging close to 51 mm (2 in).

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

In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America with often poor weather in Breckenridge.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Breckenridge. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Rocky Mountains.

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