Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial in February
February at Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial averages a daytime high near 45°F and an overnight low around 30°F, with about 3.3" of precipitation and roughly 4" of snow. Visitation runs about 0.6× the park's average month, which makes February a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 30°F
- Average high
- 45°F
Range across the year: 28°F to 89°F
- Precipitation
- 3.3 in
- Snowfall
- 4 in
- Daylight
- 10.5 hours
Roughly 5% of the park's yearly visitors come in February: about 260 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1981 to 2025.
That makes February the 10th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (1.8×) and the January low (0.4×).
On our Best Time to Visit score February rates 38/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is October: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 37°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 1.7 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 39% 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 10.5 hours of daylight in February to explore — between the 9.2-hour midwinter low and the 14.8-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2013 drew 1,682 recreation visits, down 17.8% from 2,045 in 2012.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 49%, 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 | 42°F / 28°F | 0.4× Very quiet | 43 Poor |
| February | 45°F / 30°F | 0.6× Quiet | 38 Poor |
| March | 54°F / 36°F | 0.7× Quiet | 46 Fair |
All twelve months at Thaddeus Kosciuszko, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
February averages a daytime high near 45°F and an overnight low around 30°F at Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial, with about 3.3 inches of precipitation and roughly 4 inches of snow. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 1.7 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
February is quiet at Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (about 0.6× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 38/100. Our recommended month is October.
The busiest month is July 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 0,000 recreation visits at Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1981–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1981–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.