Weather on February 29 at Big Bend
Big Bend National Park
TXSouthwest3,800 ft elevation
Avg High72°F
Avg Low38°F
Warmest197263°F
Coldest199641°F
Based on 14 years of data from Alpine, TX
Elevation Note: Big Bend sits at 3,800 ft. Expect temperatures 13°F cooler than the data shown below, which comes from Alpine, TX at a lower elevation.
Planning Your Visit
February 29th in Big Bend National Park (via Alpine, TX) typically brings pleasant winter weather, with average highs around 72°F and lows near 38°F — a 34°F daily swing. Over 14 years of records, the warmest February 29th was in 1972 (63°F average), while the coldest was 1996 (41°F) — a 22°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 7% of February 29th dates historically.
Planning for February 29th in Big Bend? Great weather for outdoor activities.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 62°F | 35°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 2020 | 75°F | 44°F | -- | -- |
| 2016 | 80°F | 39°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2012 | 81°F | 40°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2008 | 77°F | 37°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2004 | 58°F | 35°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2000 | 79°F | 42°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1996 | 56°F | 27°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1992 | 69°F | 33°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1988 | 77°F | 38°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1984 | 63°F | 23°F | -- | -- |
| 1980 | 76°F | 42°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1976 | 78°F | 45°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1972 | 81°F | 45°F | 0" | 0" |
February 29 at Nearby Parks
Holiday Weather at Big Bend
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