Blue Ridge Parkway in February
In February, Blue Ridge Parkway averages a high of 46°F and a low of 24°F, with 3.1 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 4.2 inches of snowfall. About 689,000 people visit, the 11th busiest of 12 (moderate). Days are 10 hours 48 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 46° / 24°F
- Precipitation
- 3.1in
- Snow
- 4.2in
- Daylight
- 10h 48m
- Visitors
- 689,000
- Crowds
- Moderate
Best months for weather and crowds instead: June (very busy) and October (very busy).
Higher or lower in the park, expect a different picture: Elkin, NC at 910 ft averages a February high of 52°F and a low of 24°F.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Sparta 3.5 SSW, NC, 4.8 miles from the park's center, 3,011 ft. Second station lower down: Elkin, NC, 910 ft, 17 miles. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in February
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park and Preserve | 44° / 25° | Quiet | Cool |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 51° / 29° | Quiet | Cool |
| Congaree National Park | 62° / 38° | Moderate | Mild |
| Shenandoah National Park | 47° / 26° | Quiet | Cool |
| Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area | 56° / 36° | Busy | Mild, wet |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Blue Ridge Parkway on nps.gov
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