Weather on February 29 at Wind Cave
Wind Cave National Park
Based on 14 years of data from Hot Springs, SD
Elevation Note: Wind Cave sits at 4,000 ft. Expect temperatures 14°F cooler than the data shown below, which comes from Hot Springs, SD at a lower elevation.
Planning Your Visit
February 29th in Wind Cave National Park (via Hot Springs, SD) typically brings cool winter weather, with average highs around 51°F and lows near 21°F — a 30°F daily swing. Over 14 years of records, the warmest February 29th was in 1992 (48°F average), while the coldest was 1980 (10°F) — a 38°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 29% of recorded February 29th dates, with snow falling 21% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 3.8").
Planning for February 29th in Wind Cave? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Check road conditions if traveling, as snow is possible.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 52°F | 27°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2020 | 61°F | 30°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2016 | 56°F | 28°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2012 | 46°F | 18°F | 0.38" | 1.5" |
| 2008 | 56°F | 29°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2004 | 40°F | 28°F | 1.83" | 3.8" |
| 2000 | 58°F | 25°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1996 | 33°F | -3°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1992 | 70°F | 26°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1988 | 60°F | 20°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1984 | 54°F | 14°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1980 | 20°F | 0°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 1976 | 40°F | 17°F | 0.51" | 1" |
| 1972 | 67°F | 28°F | 0" | 0" |