San Antonio, TX weather in February
San Antonio is mild in February, with some rain: highs average 68°F and nights drop to about 45°F. Rain falls on about 7 days. A good month for most outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 68°F
- Normal low
- 45°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 1.7 in total
- Muggy days
- 1
- dew point 65°F+
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 65°F | 70°F |
| Normal low | 43°F | 48°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 24% | 27% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:23 am / 6:11 pm | 7:00 am / 6:32 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 am49°Fdew point 43°F
- 9 am54°Fdew point 45°F
- Noon62°Fdew point 45°F
- 3 pm67°Fdew point 44°F
- 6 pm64°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 pm57°Fdew point 44°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from San Antonio Kelly AFB (6 mi away); average wind 8 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F14 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more1 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow7 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below3 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 1.7 in; a dry February brings about 0.5 in and a wet one about 2.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.1 in.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202008: average high 76°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 59°F
- Wettest February1992: 6.4 in
- Driest February1999: 0.01 in
- Highest reading100°F (February 21, 1996)
- Lowest reading17°F (February 27, 2002)
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 | 63°F | 68°F | 74°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 45°F | 52°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 7 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 13 | 14 | 14 |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 11.2 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +5°F from January and +6°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Laredo, TX146 mi · high 74°F · 5 wet days
- Cooler: Fort Worth, TX238 mi · high 61°F · 6 wet days
How San Antonio ranks in February
- Normal high68th warmest of 378 cities; 11th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days127th driest of 378
- Comfortable days32nd most of 340
Frost in February
The last spring frost typically comes around Feb 26; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Mar 17. All frost dates for San Antonio.
Heating and cooling
February has 266 heating degree days and 22 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is San Antonio in February?
The normal high is 68°F and the normal low is 45°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 17°F (February 27, 2002).
Does it rain a lot in San Antonio in February?
About 7 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.7 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1992 (6.4 in); the driest was in 1999 (0.01 in).
Does it snow in San Antonio in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 0.1 in.
Is February a good time to visit San Antonio?
February ranks 1st of 12 months on our comfort score for San Antonio (67 out of 100). It has about 14 comfortable days. The best months are February, March and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: San Antonio Intl Airport (USW00012921), 8.3 mi N of the city center, 789 ft (140 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: San Antonio Kelly AFB (USW00012909), 6.1 mi WSW of the city center, 682 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: San Antonio International Airport (722530-12921), 8.3 mi N of the city center, 799 ft (150 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).