Olathe, KS weather in February
Olathe is chilly and mostly dry in February, with some snow: highs average 44°F and nights drop to about 25°F. Rain or snow falls on about 5 days. Snowfall averages about 5.1 in.
- Normal high
- 44°F
- Normal low
- 25°F
- Wet days
- 5
- 1.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 5.1 in
- snow on the ground 5 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 40°F | 49°F |
| Normal low | 22°F | 30°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 17% | 20% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:25 am / 5:40 pm | 6:52 am / 6:10 pm |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | 11.3 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical February day
- 6 am30°Fdew point 23°F
- 9 am32°Fdew point 23°F
- Noon40°Fdew point 24°F
- 3 pm43°Fdew point 24°F
- 6 pm41°Fdew point 24°F
- 9 pm36°Fdew point 24°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Kansas City Downtown Airport (20 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 59% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 38%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow5 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below22 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more5 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 1.6 in; a dry February brings about 0.8 in and a wet one about 2.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 5.1 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 56°F
- Coolest February2014: average high 35°F
- Wettest February2001: 3.6 in
- Driest February1991: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading79°F (February 22, 2017)
- Lowest reading-9°F (February 3, 2011)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
February compared with January and March
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 39°F | 44°F | 55°F |
| Normal low | 21°F | 25°F | 35°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 5 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | 10.8 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +5°F from January and +11°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Springfield, MO142 mi · high 50°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Omaha, NE175 mi · high 39°F · 7 wet days
How Olathe ranks in February
- Normal high251st warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 3 in Kansas
- Wet days38th driest of 378
- Comfortable days201st most of 340
What to pack for Olathe in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 25°F, highs near 44°F
- Waterproof boots – about 5.1 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 22 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 853 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 14% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Olathe in February?
The normal high is 44°F and the normal low is 25°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -9°F (February 3, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Olathe in February?
About 5 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.6 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2001 (3.7 in); the driest was in 1991, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Olathe in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 5.1 in, and snow covers the ground on about 5 days.
Is February a good time to visit Olathe?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Olathe (41 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and frost dates: Olathe Johnson Co Exec Airport (USW00003967), 4.8 mi ESE of the city center, 1,070 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall and snow depth: Bonner Springs (USC00140957), 13 mi NNW of the city center, 850 ft (185 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Kansas City Downtown Airport (USW00013988), 20 mi NE of the city center, 742 ft (293 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: New Century Aircenter Arpt (724475-93909), 5.6 mi SW of the city center, 1,055 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.