Wichita, KS weather in February
February in Wichita: chilly and mostly dry, with some snow. Highs 49°F, lows 26°F, about 5 days with rain or snow and about 3.6 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 49°F
- Normal low
- 26°F
- Wet days
- 5
- 1.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 3.6 in
- snow on the ground 3 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 46°F | 53°F |
| Normal low | 23°F | 31°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 17% | 20% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:33 am / 5:52 pm | 7:02 am / 6:21 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 am31°Fdew point 24°F
- 9 am34°Fdew point 25°F
- Noon42°Fdew point 26°F
- 3 pm47°Fdew point 26°F
- 6 pm43°Fdew point 26°F
- 9 pm37°Fdew point 26°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Wichita (6 mi away); average wind 12 mph; clear or few clouds in 47% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 46%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F4 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 in3 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below21 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more3 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 1.2 in; a dry February brings about 0.4 in and a wet one about 1.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 3.6 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20201991: average high 59°F
- Coolest February1993: average high 40°F
- Wettest February2001: 3.9 in
- Driest February1991: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading87°F (February 22, 1996)
- Lowest reading-17°F (February 10, 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 | 44°F | 49°F | 59°F |
| Normal low | 23°F | 26°F | 36°F |
| Wet days | 5 | 5 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 4 | 11 |
| Daylight | 9.9 h | 10.8 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +5°F from January and +10°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Tulsa, OK130 mi · high 54°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Olathe, KS159 mi · high 44°F · 5 wet days
How Wichita ranks in February
- Normal high212th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 3 in Kansas
- Wet days44th driest of 378
- Comfortable days176th most of 340
What to pack for Wichita in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 26°F, highs near 49°F
- Waterproof boots – about 3.6 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 21 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 767 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Wichita in February?
The normal high is 49°F and the normal low is 26°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -17°F (February 10, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Wichita in February?
About 5 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.2 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2001 (3.9 in); the driest was in 1991, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Wichita in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 3.6 in, and snow covers the ground on about 3 days.
Is February a good time to visit Wichita?
February ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Wichita (47 out of 100). It has about 4 comfortable days. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Wichita (USW00003928), 6.3 mi WSW of the city center, 1,335 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Wichita Mcconnell AFB (USW00003923), 6.5 mi SE of the city center, 1,358 ft (55 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Wichita Eisenhower National (724500-03928), 5.9 mi WSW of the city center, 1,318 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.