Waco Mammoth National Monument in February
February at Waco Mammoth National Monument averages a daytime high near 62°F and an overnight low around 40°F, with about 2.7" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.6× the park's average month, which makes February a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 40°F
- Average high
- 62°F
Range across the year: 36°F to 95°F
- Precipitation
- 2.7 in
- Daylight
- 10.9 hours
Roughly 5% of the park's yearly visitors come in February: roughly 4,700 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2015 to 2025.
That makes February the 11th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the March peak (1.9×) and the January low (0.5×).
On our Best Time to Visit score February rates 66/100 ("Good"). Our recommended month is November: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 51°F is a comfortable range for hiking and being outdoors all day. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 2.4 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 28% 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 10.9 hours of daylight in February to explore — between the 9.9-hour midwinter low and the 14.1-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 91,678 recreation visits, down 18.1% from 111,961 in 2024.
How February compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F / 36°F | 0.5× Quiet | 62 Good |
| February | 62°F / 40°F | 0.6× Quiet | 66 Good |
| March | 68°F / 48°F | 1.9× Very busy | 36 Poor |
All twelve months at Waco Mammoth, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Waco Mammoth in February
The National Park Service tags 6 Waco Mammoth activities for winter. Each links to the park's own page for it.
Frequently Asked Questions
February averages a daytime high near 62°F and an overnight low around 40°F at Waco Mammoth National Monument, with about 2.7 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 2.4 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
February is quiet at Waco Mammoth National Monument (about 0.6× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Good" at 66/100. Our recommended month is November.
The busiest month is March 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 5,000 recreation visits at Waco Mammoth National Monument, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2015–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2015–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.