Houston, TX weather in February
In February, Houston sees highs around 68°F and lows around 50°F: mild, with some rain. There are about 9 days with rain. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 68°F
- Normal low
- 50°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 2.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 2
- dew point 65°F+
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 65°F | 70°F |
| Normal low | 47°F | 53°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 32% | 30% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:11 am / 5:58 pm | 6:48 am / 6:19 pm |
| Daylight | 10.8 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 am51°Fdew point 47°F
- 9 am55°Fdew point 48°F
- Noon62°Fdew point 47°F
- 3 pm65°Fdew point 47°F
- 6 pm62°Fdew point 47°F
- 9 pm56°Fdew point 48°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Houston Intercont Airport (15 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 25% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 64%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F13 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more2 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below1 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in February
Normal precipitation is 2.9 in; a dry February brings about 1.3 in and a wet one about 4.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 76°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 58°F
- Wettest February1992: 7.5 in
- Driest February2011: 0.3 in
- Highest reading86°F (February 8, 2017)
- Lowest reading23°F (February 2, 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 | 64°F | 68°F | 73°F |
| Normal low | 46°F | 50°F | 56°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 11 | 13 | 15 |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 11.2 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +5°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Cooler: Dallas, TX225 mi · high 62°F · 7 wet days
How Houston ranks in February
- Normal high67th warmest of 378 cities; 10th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days196th driest of 378
- Comfortable days41st most of 340
What to pack for Houston in February
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
February has 206 heating degree days and 33 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Houston in February?
The normal high is 68°F and the normal low is 50°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 23°F (February 2, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Houston in February?
About 9 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.9 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1992 (7.5 in); the driest was in 2011 (0.3 in).
Is February a good time to visit Houston?
February ranks 2nd of 12 months on our comfort score for Houston (64 out of 100). It has about 13 comfortable days. The best month is March.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Houston Hobby Airport (USW00012918), 9.9 mi SSE of the city center, 44 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall, snow depth, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Houston Intercont Airport (USW00012960), 15 mi N of the city center, 95 ft (59 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: G Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston Airport (722430-12960), 15 mi N of the city center, 90 ft (54 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.