Independence, MO weather in February
In February, Independence sees highs around 43°F and lows around 23°F: chilly, with some rain. Expect about 6 wet days. Snowfall averages about 2.6 in.
- Normal high
- 43°F
- Normal low
- 23°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 1.9 in total
- Snowfall
- 2.6 in
- snow on the ground 4 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 39°F | 48°F |
| Normal low | 20°F | 27°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 21% | 24% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:24 am / 5:38 pm | 6:51 am / 6:08 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 am30°Fdew point 23°F
- 9 am32°Fdew point 23°F
- Noon40°Fdew point 24°F
- 3 pm43°Fdew point 24°F
- 6 pm41°Fdew point 24°F
- 9 pm36°Fdew point 24°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Kansas City Downtown Airport (10 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 59% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 38%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 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 below23 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 1.9 in; a dry February brings about 1.1 in and a wet one about 2.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 2.6 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 55°F
- Coolest February2014: average high 34°F
- Wettest February2001: 4.6 in
- Driest February2006: 0.09 in
- Highest reading79°F (February 23, 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 | 38°F | 43°F | 55°F |
| Normal low | 19°F | 23°F | 33°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 6 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | 10.8 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +5°F from January and +12°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Springfield, MO143 mi · high 50°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Des Moines, IA179 mi · high 36°F · 8 wet days
How Independence ranks in February
- Normal high254th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 7 in Missouri
- Wet days64th driest of 378
- Comfortable days204th most of 340
What to pack for Independence in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 23°F, highs near 43°F
- A hat and gloves – about 23 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 895 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 14% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Independence in February?
The normal high is 43°F and the normal low is 23°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -13°F (February 3, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Independence in February?
About 6 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.9 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2001 (4.6 in); the driest was in 2006 (0.09 in).
Does it snow in Independence in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 2.6 in, and snow covers the ground on about 4 days.
Is February a good time to visit Independence?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Independence (40 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Independence (USC00234154), 2.4 mi SE of the city center, 985 ft (50 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Kansas City Downtown Airport (USW00013988), 9.9 mi WNW of the city center, 742 ft (293 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: C.r. Wheeler Downtown Arpt (724463-13988), 9.6 mi WNW of the city center, 742 ft (293 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.