George Washington Carver National Monument in February
February at George Washington Carver National Monument averages a daytime high near 51°F and an overnight low around 26°F, with about 2.2" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.6× the park's average month, which makes February a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 26°F
- Average high
- 51°F
Range across the year: 23°F to 90°F
- Precipitation
- 2.2 in
- Daylight
- 10.6 hours
Roughly 5% of the park's yearly visitors come in February: roughly 1,700 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes February the 10th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the April peak (1.5×) and the January low (0.3×).
On our Best Time to Visit score February rates 46/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is June: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 38°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 0.1 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 10.6 hours of daylight in February to explore — between the 9.5-hour midwinter low and the 14.5-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2024 drew 39,081 recreation visits, up 4.8% from 37,282 in 2023.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 29.4%, 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 | 46°F / 23°F | 0.3× Very quiet | 48 Fair |
| February | 51°F / 26°F | 0.6× Quiet | 46 Fair |
| March | 60°F / 35°F | 1.3× Busy | 31 Poor |
All twelve months at George Washington Carver, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at George Washington Carver in February
The National Park Service tags 13 George Washington Carver activities for winter. Here are 8 of them. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- A Contemplative Experience · 30-60 minutes
- Capture a Moment · 30-60 minutes
- Explore the Park Museum and Discovery Area · 20-75 minutes
- Explore with Young Carver · 30-90 minutes
- Pack a Picnic · 30-120 minutes
- Start at the Visitor Center · 15-20 minutes
- Take a Guided Tour on the Carver Trail · 1-2 hours
- Tour the Carver Trail · 60-90 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
February averages a daytime high near 51°F and an overnight low around 26°F at George Washington Carver National Monument, with about 2.2 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 0.1 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
February is quiet at George Washington Carver National Monument (about 0.6× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 46/100. Our recommended month is June.
The busiest month is April and the quietest is January. February sits at about 0.6× the park's average, or 5% of annual visitation.
A typical February sees about 2,000 recreation visits at George Washington Carver 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.