Abilene, TX weather in February
Expect cool, mostly dry weather in Abilene in February, with highs near 63°F and lows near 37°F. Rain or snow falls on about 5 days. Snowfall averages about 1.0 in. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 63°F
- Normal low
- 37°F
- Wet days
- 5
- 1.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.0 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 61°F | 66°F |
| Normal low | 35°F | 41°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 16% | 18% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:33 am / 6:11 pm | 7:07 am / 6:35 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 am41°Fdew point 32°F
- 9 am44°Fdew point 33°F
- Noon54°Fdew point 33°F
- 3 pm59°Fdew point 32°F
- 6 pm57°Fdew point 32°F
- 9 pm49°Fdew point 33°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Abilene Rgnl Airport (4 mi away); average wind 11 mph; clear or few clouds in 65% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 32%.
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 snow5 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below9 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 1.3 in; a dry February brings about 0.5 in and a wet one about 2.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.0 in.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20201999: average high 70°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 51°F
- Wettest February1992: 3.6 in
- Driest February1999: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading93°F (February 26, 2009)
- Lowest reading6°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 | 59°F | 63°F | 71°F |
| Normal low | 34°F | 37°F | 45°F |
| Wet days | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 9 | 11 | 15 |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | 11.0 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +8°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: New Braunfels, TX212 mi · high 68°F · 6 wet days
- Cooler: Amarillo, TX226 mi · high 56°F · 4 wet days
How Abilene ranks in February
- Normal high116th warmest of 378 cities; 25th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days39th driest of 378
- Comfortable days80th most of 340
What to pack for Abilene in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 37°F, highs near 63°F
- Layers – afternoons near 63°F but nights near 37°F
Heating and cooling
February has 425 heating degree days and 8 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Abilene in February?
The normal high is 63°F and the normal low is 37°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 6°F (February 4, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Abilene in February?
About 5 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.3 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1992 (3.6 in); the driest was in 1999, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Abilene in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 1.0 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is February a good time to visit Abilene?
February ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Abilene (62 out of 100). It has about 11 comfortable days. The best months are March, April and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Abilene Rgnl Airport (USW00013962), 4.0 mi SE of the city center, 1,790 ft (85 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Abilene Regional Airport (722660-13962), 4.0 mi SE of the city center, 1,787 ft (82 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.