Fort Worth, TX weather in February
In February, Fort Worth sees highs around 61°F and lows around 39°F: cool, with some rain. There are about 6 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 1.3 in.
- Normal high
- 61°F
- Normal low
- 39°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 2.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.3 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 58°F | 63°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 42°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 21% | 24% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:24 am / 6:01 pm | 6:58 am / 6:25 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 am42°Fdew point 35°F
- 9 am46°Fdew point 36°F
- Noon55°Fdew point 36°F
- 3 pm59°Fdew point 36°F
- 6 pm56°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 pm49°Fdew point 37°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Ft Worth Alliance Airport (17 mi away); average wind 9 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°F10 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 below7 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 2.4 in; a dry February brings about 0.9 in and a wet one about 3.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.3 in.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 71°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 49°F
- Wettest February1997: 7.5 in
- Driest February1996: 0.1 in
- Highest reading97°F (February 21, 1996)
- Lowest reading7°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 | 56°F | 61°F | 68°F |
| Normal low | 35°F | 39°F | 47°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 9 | 10 | 16 |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | 11.0 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +5°F from January and +7°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: College Station, TX156 mi · high 66°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Oklahoma City, OK190 mi · high 54°F · 6 wet days
How Fort Worth ranks in February
- Normal high146th warmest of 378 cities; 32nd of 38 in Texas
- Wet days76th driest of 378
- Comfortable days101st most of 340
What to pack for Fort Worth in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 39°F, highs near 61°F
Heating and cooling
February has 432 heating degree days and 7 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Fort Worth in February?
The normal high is 61°F and the normal low is 39°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 7°F (February 4, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Fort Worth in February?
About 6 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 1997 (7.5 in); the driest was in 1996 (0.1 in).
Does it snow in Fort Worth in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 1.3 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is February a good time to visit Fort Worth?
February ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Fort Worth (59 out of 100). It has about 10 comfortable days. The best months are March, April and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Ft Worth Meacham Fld (USW00013961), 6.9 mi NNW of the city center, 687 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Ft Worth WSFO (USC00413285), 7.6 mi N of the city center, 644 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Ft Worth Alliance Airport (USW00053909), 17 mi N of the city center, 685 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Dallas Ft Worth Airport (USW00003927), 21 mi NE of the city center, 560 ft (93 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Fort Worth Naval Air Station Jrb/Carswell Field (722595-13911), 8.0 mi WNW of the city center, 608 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.