Walnut Canyon National Monument in February
February at Walnut Canyon National Monument averages a daytime high near 49°F and an overnight low around 23°F, with about 1.7" of precipitation and roughly 11" of snow. Visitation runs about 0.6× the park's average month, which makes February a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 23°F
- Average high
- 49°F
Range across the year: 20°F to 86°F
- Precipitation
- 1.7 in
- Snowfall
- 11 in
- Daylight
- 10.7 hours
Roughly 5% of the park's yearly visitors come in February: roughly 8,500 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 (1.5×) and the January low (0.4×).
On our Best Time to Visit score February rates 37/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is August: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 36°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 0.5 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 27% 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 9.6-hour midwinter low and the 14.4-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2024 drew 187,205 recreation visits, up 22.7% from 152,548 in 2023.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 14.2%, so a February visit is likely to feel busier than it did a few years ago.
How February compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F / 20°F | 0.4× Very quiet | 44 Poor |
| February | 49°F / 23°F | 0.6× Quiet | 37 Poor |
| March | 56°F / 28°F | 1.3× Busy | 17 Poor |
All twelve months at Walnut Canyon, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
February averages a daytime high near 49°F and an overnight low around 23°F at Walnut Canyon National Monument, with about 1.7 inches of precipitation and roughly 11 inches of snow. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 0.5 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
February is quiet at Walnut Canyon National Monument (about 0.6× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 37/100. Our recommended month is August.
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 8,000 recreation visits at Walnut Canyon 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.