Tule Lake National Monument in February
February at Tule Lake National Monument averages a daytime high near 47°F and an overnight low around 23°F, with about 1.1" of precipitation and roughly 4" of snow. Visitation runs about 0× the park's average month, which makes February a very quiet month here.
- Average low
- 23°F
- Average high
- 47°F
Range across the year: 20°F to 86°F
- Precipitation
- 1.1 in
- Snowfall
- 4 in
- Daylight
- 10.4 hours
Roughly 0% of the park's yearly visitors come in February: about 0 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2023 to 2025.
That makes February the 11th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the August peak (3.7×) and the January low (0×).
On our Best Time to Visit score February rates 5/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is September: the lightest crowds of the park's good-weather months.
The daily average of about 35°F is cold, with winter conditions likely on higher ground. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 7.2 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 75% 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-hour midwinter low and the 15-hour summer high.
How February compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F / 21°F | 0.0× Very quiet | 2 Poor |
| February | 47°F / 23°F | 0.0× Very quiet | 5 Poor |
| March | 53°F / 26°F | 0.0× Very quiet | 13 Poor |
All twelve months at Tule Lake, with the best time to visit.
Seasonal closures in February 2027
The National Park Service lists these Tule Lake facilities as closed during February 2027. The dates are the park's own, read on October 11, 2026. A facility that is not listed here may still be closed, so confirm on the park's site before you go.
- Tule Lake Visitor Center (visitor center): closed all month (September 7, 2026 to May 22, 2027)
Frequently Asked Questions
February averages a daytime high near 47°F and an overnight low around 23°F at Tule Lake National Monument, with about 1.1 inches of precipitation and roughly 4 inches of snow. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 7.2 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
February is very quiet at Tule Lake National Monument (about 0.0× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 5/100. Our recommended month is September. February draws about 1% of the visits Tule Lake 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 August and the quietest is January. February sits at about 0.0× the park's average, or 0% of annual visitation.
A typical February sees about 0,000 recreation visits at Tule Lake National Monument, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2023–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2023–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.