Lubbock, TX weather in February
In February, Lubbock sees highs around 60°F and lows around 31°F: cool and mostly dry. Expect about 4 wet days. Snowfall averages about 1.4 in. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 60°F
- Normal low
- 31°F
- Wet days
- 4
- 0.7 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.4 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 57°F | 63°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 34°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 13% | 15% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:43 am / 6:18 pm | 7:16 am / 6:42 pm |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | 11.4 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 am34°Fdew point 24°F
- 9 am38°Fdew point 26°F
- Noon51°Fdew point 26°F
- 3 pm58°Fdew point 24°F
- 6 pm55°Fdew point 24°F
- 9 pm45°Fdew point 25°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Lubbock (6 mi away); average wind 12 mph; clear or few clouds in 53% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 36%.
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 snow4 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in2 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below17 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 0.7 in; a dry February brings about 0.2 in and a wet one about 0.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 1.4 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202000: average high 68°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 50°F
- Wettest February1992: 2.0 in
- Driest February1999: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading91°F (February 11, 2017)
- Lowest reading2°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 | 55°F | 60°F | 68°F |
| Normal low | 27°F | 31°F | 38°F |
| Wet days | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Comfortable days | 7 | 10 | 15 |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | 11.0 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +5°F from January and +8°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: San Angelo, TX168 mi · high 65°F · 5 wet days
How Lubbock ranks in February
- Normal high152nd warmest of 378 cities; 33rd of 38 in Texas
- Wet days21st driest of 378
- Comfortable days102nd most of 340
What to pack for Lubbock in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 31°F, highs near 60°F
- Layers – afternoons near 60°F but nights near 31°F
- A hat and gloves – about 17 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 556 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Lubbock in February?
The normal high is 60°F and the normal low is 31°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 2°F (February 2, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Lubbock in February?
About 4 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.7 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1992 (2.0 in); the driest was in 1999, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Lubbock in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 1.4 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is February a good time to visit Lubbock?
February ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Lubbock (61 out of 100). It has about 10 comfortable days. The best months are March and April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Lubbock (USW00023042), 5.8 mi NNE of the city center, 3,259 ft (56 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Lubbock International Airport (722670-23042), 6.4 mi NNE of the city center, 3,259 ft (56 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.