Weather in February
February's prevalent temperate weather introduces a welcomed change from
January's austere chilliness. Park visitors find the weather more inviting, which mirrors the park’s emerging foliage, symbolizing nature's dance entering its next phase. The park receives slightly lesser rain during February, while daylight extends, ushering in an air of anticipation for the warmer months ahead. February's transition bleeds effortlessly into
March, where spring begins to claim its foothold, marking noticeable shifts in the park’s overall climate, vegetation, and wildlife activities.
Temperature
A subtle rise in the average high-temperature is observed during February, adjusting from a pleasant 68.2°F (20.1°C) in January to a moderately hot 74.5°F (23.6°C).
Big Bend National Park's nighttime average of 39.6°F (4.2°C) during February reflects a substantial decrease from the daytime temperature.
Rainfall
In Big Bend National Park, in February, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, 10.24" (260mm) of rain is accumulated.
Daylight
In Big Bend National Park, the average length of the day in February is 11h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 6:31 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 6:52 pm CST.