Yellowstone National Park weather in February

February in Yellowstone National Park: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#11 of 12 months in Yellowstone National Park · #557 of 604 destinations to visit in February · comfort 40/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Yellowstone National Park climate normals — February

Daytime high-7°C / 20°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-12°C / 10°F
Feels like (high)-12°C / 10°F
Rainfall79 mm / 3.1 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days13 days
Humidity76%💦 very humid
Dew point-14°C / 7°F
Sunshine7 h/day
Daylight10.5 h
Wind19 km/h / 12 mph
Snowfall102.2 cm / 40.2 in
Air quality (US AQI)49🍃 good

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

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Yellowstone National Park in February — FAQ

Is February a good time to visit Yellowstone National Park?
February in Yellowstone National Park: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Yellowstone National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (40/100).
What is the weather like in Yellowstone National Park in February?
In February, Yellowstone National Park averages a daily high of -6.6°C and a low of -12.4°C, with about 79.1 mm of rain over roughly 13.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Yellowstone National Park in February?
Yellowstone National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 49 in February.
Does it snow in Yellowstone National Park in February?
Yellowstone National Park sees roughly 102.2 cm of snowfall in February.

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