Fort Stanwix National Monument in February
February at Fort Stanwix National Monument averages a daytime high near 32°F and an overnight low around 13°F, with about 2.4" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.2× the park's average month, which makes February a very quiet month here.
- Average low
- 13°F
- Average high
- 32°F
Range across the year: 13°F to 81°F
- Precipitation
- 2.4 in
- Daylight
- 10.3 hours
Roughly 2% of the park's yearly visitors come in February: roughly 1,600 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes February the 11th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (3.4×) and the January low (0.2×).
On our Best Time to Visit score February rates 44/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is May: the lightest crowds of the park's good-weather months.
The daily average of about 23°F is cold, with winter conditions likely on higher ground. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 3.2 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 54% 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 10.3 hours of daylight in February to explore — between the 8.8-hour midwinter low and the 15.2-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 77,507 recreation visits, down 2.8% from 79,704 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 13.3%, so February may feel a touch quieter than it once did.
How February compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F / 13°F | 0.2× Very quiet | 42 Poor |
| February | 32°F / 13°F | 0.2× Very quiet | 44 Poor |
| March | 41°F / 23°F | 0.3× Very quiet | 46 Fair |
All twelve months at Fort Stanwix, with the best time to visit.
Seasonal closures in February 2027
The National Park Service lists these Fort Stanwix facilities as closed during February 2027. The dates are the park's own, read on October 11, 2026. A facility that is not listed here may still be closed, so confirm on the park's site before you go.
- Historic Fort Gregg Barracks (visitor center): closed all month (December 18, 2026 to April 6, 2027)
- Marinus Willett Visitor Center (visitor center): closed all month (December 23, 2026 to April 13, 2027)
Things to do at Fort Stanwix in February
The National Park Service tags 3 Fort Stanwix activities for winter. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Bike the Mohawk River or the Erie Canal
- Exhibits, Artifacts, & Park Films · 15-120 minutes
- Walk the Mohawk River or the Erie Canal · 30-180 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
February averages a daytime high near 32°F and an overnight low around 13°F at Fort Stanwix National Monument, with about 2.4 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 3.2 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
February is very quiet at Fort Stanwix National Monument (about 0.2× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 44/100. Our recommended month is May.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. February sits at about 0.2× the park's average, or 2% of annual visitation.
A typical February sees about 2,000 recreation visits at Fort Stanwix National Monument, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.