Midland, TX weather in February
Midland is cool and mostly dry in February: highs average 64°F and nights drop to about 37°F. There are about 3 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 0.7 in. A good month for most outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 64°F
- Normal low
- 37°F
- Wet days
- 3
- 0.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.7 in
- normal snowfall
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 61°F | 67°F |
| Normal low | 34°F | 40°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 12% | 12% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:41 am / 6:21 pm | 7:16 am / 6:45 pm |
| Daylight | 10.7 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 am39°Fdew point 29°F
- 9 am43°Fdew point 30°F
- Noon55°Fdew point 29°F
- 3 pm61°Fdew point 27°F
- 6 pm59°Fdew point 27°F
- 9 pm49°Fdew point 28°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Midland Odessa (8 mi away); average wind 11 mph; clear or few clouds in 72% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 26%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F12 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 snow3 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in2 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below11 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 0.6 in; a dry February brings about 0.08 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 0.7 in.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 72°F
- Coolest February1997: average high 55°F
- Wettest February1992: 2.5 in
- Driest February1996: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading92°F (February 11, 2017)
- Lowest reading5°F (February 10, 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 | 59°F | 64°F | 72°F |
| Normal low | 33°F | 37°F | 44°F |
| Wet days | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Comfortable days | 10 | 12 | 16 |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | 11.1 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +5°F from January and +8°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Terlingua, TX206 mi · high 74°F · 2 wet days
- Cooler: Amarillo, TX223 mi · high 56°F · 4 wet days
How Midland ranks in February
- Normal high102nd warmest of 378 cities; 22nd of 38 in Texas
- Wet days9th driest of 378
- Comfortable days54th most of 340
What to pack for Midland in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 37°F, highs near 64°F
- Layers – afternoons near 64°F but nights near 37°F
Heating and cooling
February has 420 heating degree days and 4 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Midland in February?
The normal high is 64°F and the normal low is 37°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 5°F (February 10, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Midland in February?
About 3 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.6 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1992 (2.6 in); the driest was in 1996, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Midland in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 0.7 in.
Is February a good time to visit Midland?
February ranks 3rd of 12 months on our comfort score for Midland (65 out of 100). It has about 12 comfortable days. The best months are March and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Midland Odessa (USW00023023), 7.5 mi WSW of the city center, 2,868 ft (88 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Midland International Airport (722650-23023), 8.4 mi WSW of the city center, 2,862 ft (82 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.