Morristown National Historical Park in February
February at Morristown National Historical Park averages a daytime high near 42°F and an overnight low around 23°F, with about 3" of precipitation and roughly 8" of snow. Visitation runs about 0.7× the park's average month, which makes February a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 23°F
- Average high
- 42°F
Range across the year: 22°F to 86°F
- Precipitation
- 3.0 in
- Snowfall
- 8 in
- Daylight
- 10.4 hours
Roughly 6% of the park's yearly visitors come in February: about 14,000 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 (1.3×) and the January low (0.6×).
On our Best Time to Visit score February rates 39/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is August: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 32°F is cold, with winter conditions likely on higher ground. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 9.6 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 30% 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 10.4 hours of daylight in February to explore — between the 9.1-hour midwinter low and the 14.9-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 183,001 recreation visits, down 12.1% from 208,138 in 2024.
How February compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F / 22°F | 0.6× Quiet | 43 Poor |
| February | 42°F / 23°F | 0.7× Quiet | 39 Poor |
| March | 50°F / 31°F | 0.8× Quiet | 36 Poor |
All twelve months at Morristown, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Morristown in February
The National Park Service tags 4 Morristown activities for winter. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Drop By Fort Nonsense in Morristown · 15-30 minutes
- Experience Jockey Hollow
- Explore the Cross Estate Gardens and Hike to the NJ Brigade Encampment Site
- Go on a Guided Tour of the Ford Mansion · 45 minutes · reservation required
Frequently Asked Questions
February averages a daytime high near 42°F and an overnight low around 23°F at Morristown National Historical Park, with about 3 inches of precipitation and roughly 8 inches of snow. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 9.6 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
February is quiet at Morristown National Historical Park (about 0.7× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 39/100. Our recommended month is August.
The busiest month is April and the quietest is January. February sits at about 0.7× the park's average, or 6% of annual visitation.
A typical February sees about 14,000 recreation visits at Morristown National Historical Park, 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.