Weather on February 28 at Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon National Park
Based on 56 years of data from Flagstaff, AZ
Elevation Note: Grand Canyon sits at 7,000 ft. Expect temperatures 25°F cooler than the data shown below, which comes from Flagstaff, AZ at a lower elevation.
Planning Your Visit
February 28th in Grand Canyon National Park (via Flagstaff, AZ) typically brings chilly winter weather, with average highs around 47°F and lows near 21°F — a 26°F daily swing. Over 56 years of records, the warmest February 28th was in 2026 (49°F average), while the coldest was 1998 (14°F) — a 35°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 39% of recorded February 28th dates, with snow falling 29% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 11"). The last decade has been 7.6°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 7.6°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for February 28th in Grand Canyon? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella. Check road conditions if traveling, as snow is possible.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 70°F | 29°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2025 | 57°F | 27°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2024 | 50°F | 21°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2023 | 35°F | 26°F | 0.13" | 0.5" |
| 2022 | 47°F | 18°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2021 | 32°F | 10°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2020 | 53°F | 18°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2019 | 50°F | 21°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2018 | 38°F | 19°F | 0.64" | 5.5" |
| 2017 | 37°F | 21°F | 1.91" | 7.2" |
| 2016 | 63°F | 27°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2015 | 37°F | 33°F | 1.22" | 0.6" |
| 2014 | 50°F | 33°F | 0.79" | 0" |
| 2013 | 46°F | 21°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2012 | 31°F | 15°F | 0.61" | 5.2" |
| 2011 | 48°F | -4°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2010 | 43°F | 31°F | 0.1" | 1.2" |
| 2009 | 52°F | 26°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2008 | 59°F | 21°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2007 | 33°F | 12°F | 0.1" | 0.7" |
| 2006 | 52°F | 39°F | 0.23" | 0" |
| 2005 | 47°F | 23°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2004 | 29°F | 18°F | 0.23" | 3.4" |
| 2003 | 33°F | 20°F | 0.48" | -- |
| 2002 | 56°F | 12°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2001 | 32°F | 24°F | 0.41" | 1.6" |
| 2000 | 40°F | 26°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 1999 | 65°F | 22°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 34°F | -6°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 29°F | 3°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 1996 | 29°F | 19°F | 0" | 0.1" |
| 1995 | 49°F | 29°F | 0.28" | 0" |
| 1994 | 50°F | 24°F | 0.25" | 0.9" |
| 1993 | 40°F | 27°F | 0.94" | 5.8" |
| 1992 | 59°F | 19°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1991 | 39°F | 30°F | 4.57" | 11" |
| 1990 | 52°F | 20°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1989 | 56°F | 20°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1988 | 59°F | 26°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1987 | 40°F | -7°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1986 | 63°F | 30°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1985 | 53°F | 25°F | 0.2" | 0.6" |
| 1984 | 55°F | 14°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1983 | 42°F | 32°F | 1.17" | 0" |
| 1982 | 56°F | 22°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1981 | 49°F | 28°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1980 | 52°F | 20°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1979 | 41°F | 14°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1978 | 41°F | 34°F | 2.82" | 1.1" |
| 1977 | 45°F | 5°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1976 | 63°F | 21°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1975 | 58°F | 21°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1974 | 57°F | 22°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1973 | 40°F | 27°F | 0.71" | 1.8" |
| 1972 | 61°F | 14°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1971 | 30°F | 6°F | 0" | 0" |