Weather on February 29 at Capitol Reef
Capitol Reef National Park
UTSouthwest5,500 ft elevation
Avg High49°F
Avg Low26°F
Warmest197254°F
Coldest200417°F
Based on 14 years of data from Torrey, UT
Elevation Note: Capitol Reef sits at 5,500 ft. Expect temperatures 19°F cooler than the data shown below, which comes from Torrey, UT at a lower elevation.
Planning Your Visit
February 29th in Capitol Reef National Park (via Torrey, UT) typically brings chilly winter weather, with average highs around 49°F and lows near 26°F. Over 14 years of records, the warmest February 29th was in 1972 (54°F average), while the coldest was 2004 (17°F) — a 37°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 7% of February 29th dates historically.
Planning for February 29th in Capitol Reef? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41°F | 22°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 41°F | 26°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 45°F | 24°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 34°F | 13°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 47°F | 9°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 25°F | 9°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 51°F | 29°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1996 | 43°F | 19°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1992 | 58°F | 37°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1988 | 51°F | 38°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 1984 | 54°F | 23°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1980 | 61°F | 34°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1976 | 65°F | 35°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1972 | 69°F | 39°F | 0" | 0" |
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