Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in February
In February, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore averages a high of 30°F and a low of 17°F, with 1.5 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 19.0 inches of snowfall. About 16,000 people visit, the 10th busiest of 12 (quiet). Days are 10 hours 20 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 30° / 17°F
- Precipitation
- 1.5in
- Snow
- 19.0in
- Daylight
- 10h 20m
- Visitors
- 16,000
- Crowds
- Quiet
Best months for weather and crowds instead: July (very busy) and August (very busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Northport 2W, MI, 17.9 miles from the park's center, 746 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in February
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isle Royale National Park | 24° / 2° | Few or no visits | Cold |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 36° / 21° | Quiet | Cold |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 36° / 19° | Quiet | Cold |
| Voyageurs National Park | 21° / -5° | Quiet | Cold |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 46° / 28° | Quiet | Cool |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on nps.gov
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