Late winter · Weather & things to do
Abiquiú in February
Abiquiú edges warmer than January, with highs of 47°F (8°C), lows of 24°F (-4°C) and about 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain or snow.
Its comfort score of 62/100 is still Good, though it ranks 10th of 12 here.
- Avg high
- 47°F (8°C)
- Avg low
- 24°F (-4°C)
- Rain or snow
- 0.9 in (24 mm)
- Humidity
- 63%
- Cloud cover
- 57%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 40 min
- Comfort score
- 62/100 · Good
What February feels like
Afternoons only reach about 47°F (8°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C), so expect frost and ice.
Precipitation is light, about 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain or snow, and since nights fall well below freezing, what does fall may well be snow.
Plan around February
February is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are April & May and September & October.
- Comfort improves from 58/100 in January to 62/100.
- Our Northern New Mexico High Desert route recommends Mar – May, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- Insulated jackethighs only 47°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 24°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Abiquiú in February
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Ghost Ranch
Red cliffs and badlands that O'Keeffe painted, with trails, museums and guided tours.
Why now February scores 62/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Chimney Rock Trail
3-mile round trip up a mesa to views over Ghost Ranch and Abiquiú Lake.
Why now Highs near 47°F and 0.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Georgia O'Keeffe Home & Studio
Guided tour of the adobe home and studio where O'Keeffe lived and worked.
Bode's General Store
Long-running general store and deli serving breakfast burritos and green chile.
Plaza Blanca
White sandstone spires and hoodoos reached by a short walk.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in February
- Santa Fe in February~42 mi · highs 45°F, 0.7 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Taos in February~44 mi · highs 43°F, 1.0 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Albuquerque in February~80 mi · highs 55°F, 0.5 in rain or snow · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Aspen in February~208 mi · highs 31°F, 1.8 in rain or snow · 9°C (16°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,346 m to Abiquiú's ~1,849 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Abiquiú in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Abiquiú?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 62/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are April & May and September & October. Expect highs of 47°F (8°C) and 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain or snow. Our Northern New Mexico High Desert route recommends Mar – May, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Abiquiú in February?
Average highs are 47°F (8°C) and average lows 24°F (-4°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Abiquiú in February?
Not much: about 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain or snow falls across February on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 15.2 in (386 mm).
What should I pack for Abiquiú in February?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 47°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 24°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Abiquiú in February?
Share this February plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.