Weather on February 29
Fort Collins, CO
55 Years of Data
About This Date
February 29th in Fort Collins, CO typically brings cool winter weather, with average highs around 56°F and lows near 26°F — a 30°F daily swing. Over 14 years of records, the warmest February 29th was in 1972 (51°F average), while the coldest was 1996 (22°F) — a 29°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 7% of recorded February 29th dates, with snow falling 7% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 2.1").
Planning for February 29th in Fort Collins, CO? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 63° | 23° | 43° | — | — |
| 2020 | 56° | 29° | 42° | — | — |
| 2016 | 62° | 33° | 48° | — | — |
| 2012 | 58° | 28° | 43° | — | — |
| 2008 | 59° | 31° | 45° | — | — |
| 2004 | 39° | 33° | 36° | — | — |
| 2000 | 58° | 36° | 47° | — | — |
| 1996coldest | 38° | 6° | 22° | — | — |
| 1992 | 68° | 26° | 47° | — | — |
| 1988 | 59° | 25° | 42° | — | — |
| 1984 | 55° | 18° | 36° | — | — |
| 1980 | 48° | 12° | 30° | 0.1" | 2.1" |
| 1976 | 52° | 25° | 38° | — | — |
| 1972warmest | 68° | 34° | 51° | — | — |
Fort Collins, CO Temperature Range by Month
Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.
Fort Collins, CO Monthly Precipitation
Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.
Fort Collins, CO Daily Temperature Calendar
Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.
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What to expect on February 29th
This page shows what actually happened each year. For the odds — typical high and low, and how often it stays dry — see the climatological outlook for this date.
February 29th outlook →