Sierra National Forest

Sierra National Forest Weather in February

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

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North Fork Oakhurst Bass Lake Shaver Lake

Planning a getaway to Sierra National Forest, the United States of America this February and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Sierra National Forest in February

Sierra National Forest, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. February in Sierra National Forest generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with high precipitation. February is a winter month.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Shaver Lake at 10°C (50°F) to mild in Oakhurst at 15°C (59°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Oakhurst and -1°C (30°F) in Shaver Lake.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Sierra National Forest, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Oakhurst with an average of 105 mm (4.1 in) to high rainfall in Bass Lake with 126 mm (5 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, North Fork enjoys approximately 199 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Sierra National Forest by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Sierra National Forest — and find the best time to visit. (based on North Fork)

January14°C (57°F) February14°C (57°F) March16°C (61°F) April19°C (66°F) May24°C (75°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly35°C (95°F) August34°C (93°F) September32°C (90°F) October24°C (75°F) November18°C (64°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Sierra National Forest in February

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

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 Sierra National Forest

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

Temperature range in Sierra National Forest (February)

Precipitation variation in Sierra National Forest (February)

North Fork

In February North Fork generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
143 hours
199 hours
291 hours
Monthly rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in North Fork →

Oakhurst

In February Oakhurst generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
143 hours
199 hours
291 hours
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Oakhurst →

Bass Lake

In February Bass Lake generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
143 hours
199 hours
291 hours
Monthly rainfall
136 mm (5.4 in)
126 mm (5 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Bass Lake →

Shaver Lake

In February Shaver Lake generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
143 hours
199 hours
291 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
132 mm (5.2 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Sierra National Forest, 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 Sierra National Forest in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
North Fork 14°C (57°F) 2°C (36°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Oakhurst 15°C (59°F) 3°C (37°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Bass Lake 13°C (55°F) 2°C (36°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Shaver Lake 10°C (50°F) -1°C (30°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)

Sierra National Forest weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sierra National Forest, the United States of America in February?

Expect unpleasant weather across Sierra National Forest, the United States of America in February. The popular destination of North Fork averages 14°C (57°F) by day and 2°C (36°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Sierra National Forest, the United States of America in February?

North Fork averages a daytime maximum of 14°C (57°F) in February, with overnight lows close to 2°C (36°F).

Does Sierra National Forest, the United States of America get a lot of rain in February?

Yes, February tends to be a wetter month in Sierra National Forest, the United States of America. Average rainfall in North Fork sits around 114 mm (4.5 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit Sierra National Forest, the United States of America?

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Sierra National Forest, the United States of America due to the typically unpleasant weather in North Fork.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May and October offering mostly perfect weather in North Fork. On the other hand, the months of July, August and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Sierra National Forest.

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