Kings Canyon National Park in February
In February, Kings Canyon National Park averages a high of 41°F and a low of 18°F, with 7.9 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 61.5 inches of snowfall. About 15,000 people visit, the 11th busiest of 12 (quiet). Days are 10 hours 47 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 41° / 18°F
- Precipitation
- 7.9in
- Snow
- 61.5in
- Daylight
- 10h 47m
- Visitors
- 15,000
- Crowds
- Quiet
Best months for weather and crowds instead: May (busy), September (busy) and October (moderate).
Higher or lower in the park, expect a different picture: Independence, CA at 3,950 ft averages a February high of 61°F and a low of 33°F.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Lodgepole, CA, 20.2 miles from the park's center, 6,735 ft. Second station lower down: Independence, CA, 3,950 ft, 22.2 miles. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in February
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoia National Park | 41° / 18° | Quiet | Cool |
| Death Valley National Park | 74° / 49° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Yosemite National Park | 51° / 30° | Quiet | Cool |
| Pinnacles National Park | 64° / 36° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
| Channel Islands National Park | 67° / 47° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Kings Canyon National Park on nps.gov
All twelve months at Kings Canyon · National parks to visit in February