February weather forecastDeath Valley National Park, CA

Weather in February

As Death Valley National Park dips into February, a slight hike in temperatures becomes notable, deviating from January's milder conditions. High temperatures climb to approximately 73.3°F (22.9°C) and the low hovers around 46.3°F (7.9°C). The UV index enters a moderate range, suggesting increasing sun intensity, but not enough to warrant heightened precautions for visitors. Though rain remains rare, there's an ever-so-slight uptick in rainfall. As we move towards the end of winter, overall weather conditions remain tame, providing an ideal environment for those looking to explore the park.

Temperature

February's onset is marked by a subtle temperature increase, moving from a refreshing 66.9°F (19.4°C) in January to a pleasant 73.2°F (22.9°C). Death Valley National Park experiences a significant contrast between daily highs and an average nighttime temperature of 46.2°F (7.9°C) during February.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is February, when the rain falls for 3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 10h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of February, in Death Valley National Park, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 5:42 pm PST.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine in Death Valley National Park is 8.1h.

UV index

In Death Valley National Park, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In February, a regular UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.