Sugar Land, TX weather in February
In February, Sugar Land sees highs around 68°F and lows around 50°F: mild, with some rain. Rain falls on about 9 days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 68°F
- Normal low
- 50°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 3.3 in total
- Muggy days
- 3
- dew point 65°F+
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 66°F | 71°F |
| Normal low | 47°F | 53°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 32% | 31% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:12 am / 6:00 pm | 6:49 am / 6:20 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 (30 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 (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)16 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more3 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 below2 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in February
Normal precipitation is 3.3 in; a dry February brings about 1.3 in and a wet one about 4.7 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 57°F
- Wettest February1992: 11.1 in
- Driest February2001: 0.4 in
- Highest reading86°F (February 8, 2017)
- Lowest reading20°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 | 74°F |
| Normal low | 45°F | 50°F | 55°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 15 | 16 | 19 |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 11.2 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +6°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Cooler: Tyler, TX190 mi · high 63°F · 9 wet days
How Sugar Land ranks in February
- Normal high60th warmest of 378 cities; 8th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days224th driest of 378
What to pack for Sugar Land in February
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Frost in February
The last spring frost typically comes around Feb 2; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Mar 7. All frost dates for Sugar Land.
Heating and cooling
February has 213 heating degree days and 40 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Sugar Land in February?
The normal high is 68°F and the normal low is 50°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 20°F (February 2, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Sugar Land in February?
About 9 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.3 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1992 (11.1 in); the driest was in 2001 (0.4 in).
Is February a good time to visit Sugar Land?
February ranks 2nd of 12 months on our comfort score for Sugar Land (69 out of 100). It has about 16 comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best month is March.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and frost dates: Houston Sugarland Mem (USW00012977), 1.3 mi W of the city center, 82 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain: Houston-Westbury (USC00414325), 2.8 mi N of the city center, 50 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Sugar Land (USC00418728), 1.3 mi W of the city center, 84 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Houston Intercont Airport (USW00012960), 30 mi NNE of the city center, 95 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Ellington Field Airport (722436-12906), 28 mi E of the city center, 32 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.