Arlington, TX weather in February
Expect cool weather with some rain in Arlington in February, with highs near 61°F and lows near 40°F. Rain or snow falls on about 6 days. Snowfall averages about 1.0 in. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 61°F
- Normal low
- 40°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 3.2 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 | 59°F | 64°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 44°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 20% | 24% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:23 am / 6:00 pm | 6:57 am / 6:24 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 am44°Fdew point 37°F
- 9 am47°Fdew point 38°F
- Noon55°Fdew point 38°F
- 3 pm59°Fdew point 37°F
- 6 pm56°Fdew point 37°F
- 9 pm51°Fdew point 38°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Dallas Ft Worth Airport (12 mi away); average wind 11 mph; clear or few clouds in 35% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 55%.
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 snow6 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below6 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 3.2 in; a dry February brings about 1.5 in and a wet one about 4.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.0 in.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 71°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 49°F
- Wettest February2018: 13.2 in
- Driest February1999: 0.2 in
- Highest reading95°F (February 21, 1996)
- Lowest reading8°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 | 57°F | 61°F | 69°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 40°F | 48°F |
| Wet days | 5 | 6 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 9 | 11 | 16 |
| 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: Austin, TX175 mi · high 67°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Oklahoma City, OK190 mi · high 54°F · 6 wet days
How Arlington ranks in February
- Normal high141st warmest of 378 cities; 30th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days74th driest of 378
- Comfortable days91st most of 340
What to pack for Arlington in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 40°F, highs near 61°F
Heating and cooling
February has 413 heating degree days and 8 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Arlington in February?
The normal high is 61°F and the normal low is 40°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 8°F (February 4, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Arlington in February?
About 6 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.2 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (13.2 in); the driest was in 1999 (0.2 in).
Does it snow in Arlington 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 Arlington?
February ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Arlington (60 out of 100). It has about 11 comfortable days. The best months are March and April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, snowfall, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Dallas Ft Worth Airport (USW00003927), 12 mi NNE of the city center, 560 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain: Arlington Six Flags (USC00410337), 2.5 mi NE of the city center, 536 ft (67 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Ft Worth WSFO (USC00413285), 13 mi WNW of the city center, 644 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Arlington Muni Airport (USW00053907), 5.0 mi S of the city center, 630 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Dallas/Ft Worth International Airport (722590-03927), 12 mi NNE of the city center, 544 ft (59 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.