Columbia, MO weather in February
Expect chilly weather with some rain and some snow in Columbia in February, with highs near 45°F and lows near 26°F. Rain or snow falls on about 8 days. Snowfall averages about 4.6 in.
- Normal high
- 45°F
- Normal low
- 26°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 2.1 in total
- Snowfall
- 4.6 in
- snow on the ground 4 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 41°F | 50°F |
| Normal low | 23°F | 31°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 27% | 31% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:15 am / 5:30 pm | 6:43 am / 6:00 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 am29°Fdew point 24°F
- 9 am32°Fdew point 25°F
- Noon39°Fdew point 26°F
- 3 pm42°Fdew point 26°F
- 6 pm38°Fdew point 26°F
- 9 pm35°Fdew point 25°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Columbia Rgnl Airport (11 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 50% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 47%.
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 snow8 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 more4 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 2.1 in; a dry February brings about 1.3 in and a wet one about 3.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 4.6 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 February2014: average high 35°F
- Wettest February1997: 4.8 in
- Driest February1991: 0.1 in
- Highest reading77°F (February 28, 2017)
- Lowest reading-13°F (February 3, 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 | 45°F | 56°F |
| Normal low | 23°F | 26°F | 36°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 8 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 3 | 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: Branson, MO167 mi · high 53°F · 6 wet days
- Drier: Lee's Summit, MO110 mi · high 43°F · 5 wet days
- Cooler: Peoria, IL189 mi · high 39°F · 9 wet days
How Columbia ranks in February
- Normal high244th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 7 in Missouri
- Wet days166th driest of 378
- Comfortable days190th most of 340
What to pack for Columbia in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 26°F, highs near 45°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 8 days
- Waterproof boots – about 4.6 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 21 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 819 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 Columbia in February?
The normal high is 45°F and the normal low is 26°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -13°F (February 3, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Columbia in February?
About 8 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.1 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1997 (4.9 in); the driest was in 1991 (0.1 in).
Does it snow in Columbia in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 4.6 in, and snow covers the ground on about 4 days.
Is February a good time to visit Columbia?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Columbia (41 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Columbia Rgnl Airport (USW00003945), 11 mi SE of the city center, 893 ft (186 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Columbia U Of M (USC00231801), 1.0 mi SE of the city center, 770 ft (63 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Columbia Regional Airport (724450-03945), 11 mi SE of the city center, 893 ft (186 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.