Weather on February 29 at Carlsbad Caverns
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
NMSouthwest4,400 ft elevation
Avg High72°F
Avg Low36°F
Warmest198062°F
Coldest198436°F
Based on 14 years of data from Carlsbad, NM
Elevation Note: Carlsbad Caverns sits at 4,400 ft. Expect temperatures 15°F cooler than the data shown below, which comes from Carlsbad, NM at a lower elevation.
Planning Your Visit
February 29th in Carlsbad Caverns National Park (via Carlsbad, NM) typically brings pleasant winter weather, with average highs around 72°F and lows near 36°F — a 36°F daily swing. Over 14 years of records, the warmest February 29th was in 1980 (62°F average), while the coldest was 1984 (36°F) — a 26°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 14% of February 29th dates historically.
Planning for February 29th in Carlsbad Caverns? Great weather for outdoor activities.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56°F | 34°F | 0.21" | -- |
| 2020 | 69°F | 36°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2016 | 79°F | 35°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2012 | 75°F | 33°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2008 | 85°F | 30°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2004 | 72°F | 40°F | 0.04" | 0" |
| 2000 | 71°F | 38°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1996 | 44°F | 28°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1992 | 75°F | 38°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1988 | 82°F | 43°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1984 | 48°F | 25°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1980 | 83°F | 41°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1976 | 82°F | 40°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1972 | 82°F | 36°F | 0" | 0" |
February 29 at Nearby Parks
Holiday Weather at Carlsbad Caverns
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