Topeka, KS weather in February
Expect chilly, mostly dry weather with some snow in Topeka in February, with highs near 46°F and lows near 24°F. Rain or snow falls on about 6 days. Snowfall averages about 5.2 in.
- Normal high
- 46°F
- Normal low
- 24°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 1.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 5.2 in
- snow on the ground 5 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 42°F | 51°F |
| Normal low | 21°F | 29°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 20% | 22% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:29 am / 5:43 pm | 6:56 am / 6:13 pm |
| Daylight | 10.2 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 am28°Fdew point 22°F
- 9 am31°Fdew point 23°F
- Noon39°Fdew point 24°F
- 3 pm43°Fdew point 24°F
- 6 pm40°Fdew point 24°F
- 9 pm35°Fdew point 24°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Topeka Muni Airport (3 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 60% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 37%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F3 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 snow6 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below23 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 1.3 in; a dry February brings about 0.8 in and a wet one about 1.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 5.2 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 58°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 36°F
- Wettest February2008: 3.3 in
- Driest February1991: 0.02 in
- Highest reading81°F (February 28, 2006)
- Lowest reading-11°F (February 2, 1996)
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 | 40°F | 46°F | 57°F |
| Normal low | 20°F | 24°F | 34°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | 10.8 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +6°F from January and +11°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Tulsa, OK201 mi · high 54°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Lincoln, NE132 mi · high 41°F · 6 wet days
How Topeka ranks in February
- Normal high240th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 3 in Kansas
- Wet days59th driest of 378
- Comfortable days184th most of 340
What to pack for Topeka in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 24°F, highs near 46°F
- Waterproof boots – about 5.2 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 23 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 841 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Topeka in February?
The normal high is 46°F and the normal low is 24°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -11°F (February 2, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Topeka in February?
About 6 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.3 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (3.3 in); the driest was in 1991 (0.02 in).
Does it snow in Topeka in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 5.2 in, and snow covers the ground on about 5 days.
Is February a good time to visit Topeka?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Topeka (43 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days. The best months are April, May and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Topeka Muni Airport (USW00013996), 3.2 mi ENE of the city center, 876 ft (72 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Philip Billard Municipal Airport (724560-13996), 3.2 mi ENE of the city center, 880 ft (68 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.