McKinney, TX weather in February
Expect cool weather with some rain in McKinney in February, with highs near 60°F and lows near 38°F. Rain or snow falls on about 8 days. Snowfall averages about 1.3 in.
- Normal high
- 60°F
- Normal low
- 38°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 3.0 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 | 57°F | 63°F |
| Normal low | 35°F | 41°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 25% | 27% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:22 am / 5:58 pm | 6:55 am / 6:22 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 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 (31 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°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 snow8 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below10 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 3.0 in; a dry February brings about 1.6 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. Normal snowfall is 1.3 in.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 70°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 48°F
- Wettest February2001: 9.3 in
- Driest February1996: 0.2 in
- Highest reading86°F (February 23, 2017)
- Lowest reading10°F (February 5, 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 | 56°F | 60°F | 68°F |
| Normal low | 34°F | 38°F | 46°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 8 | 10 | 16 |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | 11.0 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +8°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: College Station, TX178 mi · high 66°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Oklahoma City, OK165 mi · high 54°F · 6 wet days
How McKinney ranks in February
- Normal high153rd warmest of 378 cities; 34th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days134th driest of 378
- Comfortable days114th most of 340
What to pack for McKinney in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 38°F, highs near 60°F
Heating and cooling
February has 457 heating degree days and 6 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is McKinney in February?
The normal high is 60°F and the normal low is 38°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 10°F (February 5, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in McKinney in February?
About 8 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.1 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2001 (9.3 in); the driest was in 1996 (0.2 in).
Does it snow in McKinney 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 McKinney?
February ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for McKinney (58 out of 100). It has about 10 comfortable days. The best months are March and April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and frost dates: Mckinney Muni Airport (USW00053914), 1.9 mi SE of the city center, 580 ft (50 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall and snow depth: Frisco (USC00413370), 10 mi W of the city center, 747 ft (117 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Dallas Ft Worth Airport (USW00003927), 31 mi SW of the city center, 560 ft (70 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Dallas/Ft Worth International Airport (722590-03927), 31 mi SW of the city center, 544 ft (86 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.