Death Valley National Park weather in February

February in Death Valley National Park: cold, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#8 of 12 months in Death Valley National Park · #189 of 604 destinations to visit in February · comfort 80/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Death Valley National Park climate normals — February

Daytime high12°C / 53°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low1°C / 35°F
Feels like (high)8°C / 46°F
Rainfall15 mm / 0.6 in☀️ dry
Rainy days3 days
Humidity31%🌵 dry
Dew point-12°C / 10°F
Sunshine9.5 h/day
Daylight10.9 h
Wind8 km/h / 5 mph
Snowfall0.2 cm / 0.1 in
Air quality (US AQI)41🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Death Valley National Park in February — FAQ

Is February a good time to visit Death Valley National Park?
February in Death Valley National Park: cold, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Death Valley National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
What is the weather like in Death Valley National Park in February?
In February, Death Valley National Park averages a daily high of 11.7°C and a low of 1.4°C, with about 14.5 mm of rain over roughly 3 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Death Valley National Park in February?
Death Valley National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in February.

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