Missouri National Recreational River in February
February at Missouri National Recreational River averages a daytime high near 35°F and an overnight low around 14°F, with about 0.9" of precipitation and roughly 8" of snow. Visitation runs about 0.4× the park's average month, which makes February a very quiet month here.
- Average low
- 14°F
- Average high
- 35°F
Range across the year: 10°F to 85°F
- Precipitation
- 0.9 in
- Snowfall
- 8 in
- Daylight
- 10.3 hours
Roughly 4% of the park's yearly visitors come in February: roughly 4,900 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2004 to 2025.
It is the quietest month of the year at Missouri; by contrast September, the busiest, runs about 1.8× the average — so February is the easiest time to have the place largely to yourself.
On our Best Time to Visit score February rates 44/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is May: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 24°F is cold, with winter conditions likely on higher ground. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 6 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 35% 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 8.9-hour midwinter low and the 15.1-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 166,390 recreation visits, up 8.4% from 153,521 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 11.4%, so a February visit is likely to feel busier than it did a few years ago.
How February compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F / 10°F | 0.5× Very quiet | 41 Poor |
| February | 35°F / 14°F | 0.4× Very quiet | 44 Poor |
| March | 47°F / 24°F | 0.5× Quiet | 44 Poor |
All twelve months at Missouri, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Missouri in February
The National Park Service tags 12 Missouri activities for winter. Here are 8 of them. Each links to the park's own page for it.
Frequently Asked Questions
February averages a daytime high near 35°F and an overnight low around 14°F at Missouri National Recreational River, with about 0.9 inches of precipitation and roughly 8 inches of snow. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 6 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
February is very quiet at Missouri National Recreational River (about 0.4× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 44/100. Our recommended month is May.
The busiest month is September and the quietest is February. February sits at about 0.4× the park's average, or 4% of annual visitation.
A typical February sees about 5,000 recreation visits at Missouri National Recreational River, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2004–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2004–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.