The weather in February in Yellowstone National Park

It's cold in February in Yellowstone National Park with an average temperature of -3°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -6°C to a high of 1°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -23°C and -12°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in February for Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 8°C in 2015, Yellowstone National Park reached the highest temperature in February over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -18°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -34°C to a highest value of 0°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In February, there is an average of 73 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. Of the total precipitation, about 87 cm falls as snow in February. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in February for Yellowstone National Park

Click on any day in February to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Yellowstone National Park. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

February weather comparison

  Yellowstone National Park New York
Average temperature -3°C 6°C
Max. temperature 1°C 10°C
Min. temperature -23°C -5°C
Total precipitation 73 mm 82 mm
Rainy days 10 days 11 days
Total snowfall 87 cm 34 cm
Snowy days 27 days 12 days

Start of February

The month of February starts in Yellowstone National Park with really cold temps, averaging around -3°C during the day and nights dipping to about -14°C.

Mid February

By mid-February, daytime temps rise to around -2°C, with nights around -15°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of February

By the end of February, the average daytime temperature in Yellowstone National Park is around -3°C, while nighttime temps are about -18°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in February in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in February in Yellowstone National Park

Temperature in February in Yellowstone National Park over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in February in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in February in Yellowstone National Park

Total precipitation in February in Yellowstone National Park over the years

Daily Snowfall in February in Yellowstone National Park

Snowfall in February in Yellowstone National Park per year

Daily UV index in February in Yellowstone National Park

This chart shows the average daily UV index in February in Yellowstone National Park, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Yellowstone National Park by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Yellowstone National Park. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.