Shreveport, LA weather in February
Expect cool weather with some rain in Shreveport in February, with highs near 63°F and lows near 41°F. Rain or snow falls on about 10 days. Snowfall averages about 0.5 in.
- Normal high
- 63°F
- Normal low
- 41°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 4.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.5 in
- normal snowfall
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 60°F | 66°F |
| Normal low | 38°F | 44°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 32% | 33% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:09 am / 5:47 pm | 6:43 am / 6:11 pm |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | 11.5 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 am45°Fdew point 40°F
- 9 am49°Fdew point 41°F
- Noon57°Fdew point 41°F
- 3 pm60°Fdew point 40°F
- 6 pm56°Fdew point 40°F
- 9 pm51°Fdew point 41°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Shreveport (7 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 33% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 59%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F11 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 snow10 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below6 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 4.3 in; a dry February brings about 2.7 in and a wet one about 6.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.5 in.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 72°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 52°F
- Wettest February2018: 9.2 in
- Driest February1999: 0.4 in
- Highest reading87°F (February 23, 2012)
- Lowest reading14°F (February 4, 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 | 58°F | 63°F | 70°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 41°F | 48°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 9 | 11 | 16 |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | 11.0 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +5°F from January and +7°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: The Woodlands, TX193 mi · high 68°F · 9 wet days
- Drier: Arlington, TX196 mi · high 61°F · 6 wet days
- Cooler: Hot Springs, AR142 mi · high 56°F · 10 wet days
How Shreveport ranks in February
- Normal high117th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 5 in Louisiana
- Wet days246th driest of 378
- Comfortable days95th most of 340
What to pack for Shreveport in February
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
Frost in February
The last spring frost typically comes around Feb 28; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Mar 19. All frost dates for Shreveport.
Heating and cooling
February has 380 heating degree days and 11 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Shreveport in February?
The normal high is 63°F and the normal low is 41°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 14°F (February 4, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Shreveport in February?
About 10 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.3 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (9.2 in); the driest was in 1999 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Shreveport in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 0.5 in.
Is February a good time to visit Shreveport?
February ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Shreveport (59 out of 100). It has about 11 comfortable days. The best months are March and April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Shreveport (USW00013957), 7.4 mi SW of the city center, 273 ft (123 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Shreveport Downtown Airport (USW00053905), 1.3 mi NNE of the city center, 179 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Shreveport Regional Airport (722480-13957), 6.9 mi SW of the city center, 228 ft (78 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.