Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial in February
February at Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial averages a daytime high near 48°F and an overnight low around 32°F, with about 2.6" of precipitation and roughly 5" of snow. Visitation runs about 0.6× the park's average month, which makes February a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 32°F
- Average high
- 48°F
Range across the year: 30°F to 90°F
- Precipitation
- 2.6 in
- Snowfall
- 5 in
- Daylight
- 10.5 hours
Roughly 5% of the park's yearly visitors come in February: about 32,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2020 to 2025.
It is the quietest month of the year at Dwight D. Eisenhower; by contrast March, the busiest, runs about 1.5× the average — so February is the easiest time to have the place largely to yourself.
On our Best Time to Visit score February rates 45/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is September: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 40°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 2.9 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 27% of annual visitors, choosing February instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 10.5 hours of daylight in February to explore — between the 9.3-hour midwinter low and the 14.7-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 676,062 recreation visits, down 7.6% from 731,476 in 2024.
How February compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F / 30°F | 0.6× Quiet | 42 Poor |
| February | 48°F / 32°F | 0.6× Quiet | 45 Fair |
| March | 57°F / 39°F | 1.5× Busy | 20 Poor |
All twelve months at Dwight D. Eisenhower, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
February averages a daytime high near 48°F and an overnight low around 32°F at Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial, with about 2.6 inches of precipitation and roughly 5 inches of snow. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 2.9 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
February is quiet at Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial (about 0.6× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 45/100. Our recommended month is September.
The busiest month is March and the quietest is February. February sits at about 0.6× the park's average, or 5% of annual visitation.
A typical February sees about 32,000 recreation visits at Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2020–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2020–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.