Springfield, MO weather in February
February in Springfield: chilly, with some rain and some snow. Highs 50°F, lows 28°F, about 8 wet days and about 3.3 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 50°F
- Normal low
- 28°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 2.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 3.3 in
- snow on the ground 3 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 46°F | 54°F |
| Normal low | 25°F | 32°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 26% | 29% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:16 am / 5:37 pm | 6:45 am / 6:05 pm |
| Daylight | 10.4 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 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 (6 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°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 snow8 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below20 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 2.4 in; a dry February brings about 1.0 in and a wet one about 3.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 3.3 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 60°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 39°F
- Wettest February2018: 7.6 in
- Driest February2006: 0.09 in
- Highest reading84°F (February 23, 2017)
- Lowest reading-10°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 | 50°F | 59°F |
| Normal low | 24°F | 28°F | 36°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 8 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 4 | 10 |
| Daylight | 9.9 h | 10.8 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +6°F from January and +9°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Fort Smith, AR140 mi · high 57°F · 8 wet days
- Drier: Lee's Summit, MO131 mi · high 43°F · 5 wet days
- Cooler: Lee's Summit, MO131 mi · high 43°F · 5 wet days
How Springfield ranks in February
- Normal high210th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 7 in Missouri
- Wet days147th driest of 378
- Comfortable days179th most of 340
What to pack for Springfield in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 28°F, highs near 50°F
- Waterproof boots – about 3.3 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 20 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 736 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Springfield in February?
The normal high is 50°F and the normal low is 28°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -10°F (February 10, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Springfield in February?
About 8 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.4 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (7.6 in); the driest was in 2006 (0.09 in).
Does it snow in Springfield in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 3.3 in, and snow covers the ground on about 3 days.
Is February a good time to visit Springfield?
February ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Springfield (45 out of 100). It has about 4 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Springfield (USW00013995), 5.8 mi WNW of the city center, 1,278 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Springfield-Branson Regional Airport (724400-13995), 5.3 mi WNW of the city center, 1,262 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.