Badlands National Park in February
In February, Badlands National Park averages a high of 39°F and a low of 13°F, with 0.5 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 6.4 inches of snowfall. About 11,000 people visit, the 11th busiest of 12 (quiet). Days are 10 hours 24 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 39° / 13°F
- Precipitation
- 0.5in
- Snow
- 6.4in
- Daylight
- 10h 24m
- Visitors
- 11,000
- Crowds
- Quiet
Best months for weather and crowds instead: September (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Wasta, SD, 16.4 miles from the park's center, 2,328 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in February
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rushmore National Memorial | 36° / 18° | Quiet | Cold |
| Wind Cave National Park | 41° / 16° | Quiet | Cool |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 32° / 8° | Few or no visits | Cold |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 34° / 6° | Quiet | Cold |
| Yellowstone National Park | 26° / 1° | Quiet | Cold |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Badlands National Park on nps.gov
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