Branson, MO weather in February
Branson is chilly in February, with some rain: highs average 53°F and nights drop to about 28°F. There are about 6 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 1.8 in.
- Normal high
- 53°F
- Normal low
- 28°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 2.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.8 in
- snow on the ground 2 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 49°F | 56°F |
| Normal low | 25°F | 31°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 21% | 24% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:14 am / 5:38 pm | 6:44 am / 6:06 pm |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | 11.4 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 am32°Fdew point 26°F
- 9 am35°Fdew point 27°F
- Noon43°Fdew point 28°F
- 3 pm46°Fdew point 27°F
- 6 pm42°Fdew point 27°F
- 9 pm37°Fdew point 27°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Springfield (42 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 53% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 44%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F5 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 in4 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below21 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more2 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 2.5 in; a dry February brings about 1.4 in and a wet one about 3.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.8 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 61°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 41°F
- Wettest February2018: 8.2 in
- Driest February1991: 0.3 in
- Highest reading86°F (February 12, 2017)
- Lowest reading-12°F (February 5, 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 | 48°F | 53°F | 62°F |
| Normal low | 24°F | 28°F | 35°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 6 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 5 | 11 |
| Daylight | 10.0 h | 10.9 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +5°F from January and +9°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Cooler: Columbia, MO167 mi · high 45°F · 8 wet days
How Branson ranks in February
- Normal high184th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 7 in Missouri
- Wet days63rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days172nd most of 340
What to pack for Branson in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 28°F, highs near 53°F
- Layers – afternoons near 53°F but nights near 28°F
- A hat and gloves – about 21 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 699 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 Branson in February?
The normal high is 53°F and the normal low is 28°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -12°F (most recently on February 5, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Branson in February?
About 6 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.5 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (8.2 in); the driest was in 1991 (0.3 in).
Does it snow in Branson in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 1.8 in, and snow covers the ground on about 2 days.
Is February a good time to visit Branson?
February ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Branson (48 out of 100). It has about 5 comfortable days. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Ozark Beach (USC00236460), 6.5 mi ENE of the city center, 834 ft (56 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Springfield (USW00013995), 42 mi NNW of the city center, 1,278 ft (500 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Springfield-Branson Regional Airport (724400-13995), 42 mi NNW of the city center, 1,262 ft (484 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.