Mount Rushmore National Memorial in February
February at Mount Rushmore National Memorial averages a daytime high near 36°F and an overnight low around 18°F, with about 0.8" of precipitation and roughly 9" of snow. Visitation runs about 0.1× the park's average month, which makes February a very quiet month here.
- Average low
- 18°F
- Average high
- 36°F
Range across the year: 18°F to 79°F
- Precipitation
- 0.8 in
- Snowfall
- 9 in
- Daylight
- 10.2 hours
Roughly 1% of the park's yearly visitors come in February: about 23,000 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×) and the January low (0.1×).
On our Best Time to Visit score February rates 4/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is September: the lightest crowds of the park's good-weather months.
The daily average of about 27°F is cold, with winter conditions likely on higher ground. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 0.4 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 63% 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 10.2 hours of daylight in February to explore — between the 8.7-hour midwinter low and the 15.3-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 1,905,649 recreation visits, up 3% from 1,850,329 in 2024.
How February compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F / 19°F | 0.1× Very quiet | 2 Poor |
| February | 36°F / 18°F | 0.1× Very quiet | 4 Poor |
| March | 44°F / 25°F | 0.3× Very quiet | 46 Fair |
All twelve months at Mount Rushmore, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
February averages a daytime high near 36°F and an overnight low around 18°F at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, with about 0.8 inches of precipitation and roughly 9 inches of snow. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 0.4 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
February is very quiet at Mount Rushmore National Memorial (about 0.1× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 4/100. Our recommended month is September. February draws about 12% of the visits Mount Rushmore sees in an average month. Numbers that low usually mean limited access: closed roads, closed facilities or deep-winter conditions. The count alone does not say which, so check the park's current conditions before planning around February.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. February sits at about 0.1× the park's average, or 1% of annual visitation.
A typical February sees about 23,000 recreation visits at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, 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.