Russell Cave National Monument in February
February at Russell Cave National Monument averages a daytime high near 53°F and an overnight low around 32°F, with about 5.7" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.6× the park's average month, which makes February a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 32°F
- Average high
- 53°F
Range across the year: 29°F to 88°F
- Precipitation
- 5.7 in
- Daylight
- 10.7 hours
Roughly 5% of the park's yearly visitors come in February: about 850 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 (1.4×) and the January low (0.5×).
On our Best Time to Visit score February rates 50/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is September: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 43°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 0.6 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 10.7 hours of daylight in February to explore — between the 9.7-hour midwinter low and the 14.3-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2024 drew 9,261 recreation visits, up 6.7% from 8,678 in 2023.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 31.9%, 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 | 48°F / 29°F | 0.5× Very quiet | 48 Fair |
| February | 53°F / 32°F | 0.6× Quiet | 50 Fair |
| March | 62°F / 39°F | 1.0× Average | 41 Poor |
All twelve months at Russell Cave, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Russell Cave in February
The National Park Service tags 6 Russell Cave activities for winter. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Become a Russell Cave Junior Ranger · 1-2 hours
- Earn Your Russell Cave B.A.R.K Ranger Badge · 5-120 minutes
- Pack a Picnic and Make a Day of it
- Take a Hike on the Russell Cave Nature Trail · 30-60 minutes
- View the Russell Cave Film · 7 minutes
- View the Russell Cave Museum · 5-60 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
February averages a daytime high near 53°F and an overnight low around 32°F at Russell Cave National Monument, with about 5.7 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 0.6 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
February is quiet at Russell Cave National Monument (about 0.6× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 50/100. Our recommended month is September.
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 1,000 recreation visits at Russell Cave 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.