Terlingua, TX weather in February
February in Terlingua: mild and dry. Highs 74°F, lows 38°F, about 2 wet days. A good month for most outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 74°F
- Normal low
- 38°F
- Wet days
- 2
- 0.2 in total
- Daylight
- 11.2 h
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 71°F | 77°F |
| Normal low | 35°F | 41°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 6% | 5% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:43 am / 6:32 pm | 7:20 am / 6:53 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).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)15 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more2 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow2 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in1 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below5 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in February
Normal precipitation is 0.2 in; a dry February brings about 0.0 in and a wet one about 0.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Snow is very rare.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202000: average high 82°F
- Coolest February2002: average high 68°F
- Wettest February1992: 1.9 in
- Driest February1998: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading98°F (February 26, 2009)
- Lowest reading5°F (February 4, 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 | 68°F | 74°F | 82°F |
| Normal low | 33°F | 38°F | 45°F |
| Wet days | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Comfortable days | 19 | 15 | 10 |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 11.2 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +6°F from January and +8°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Cooler: Midland, TX206 mi · high 64°F · 3 wet days
How Terlingua ranks in February
- Normal high23rd warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 38 in Texas
- Wet days1st driest of 378
What to pack for Terlingua in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 38°F, highs near 74°F
- Layers – afternoons near 74°F but nights near 38°F
Heating and cooling
February has 261 heating degree days and 8 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Terlingua in February?
The normal high is 74°F and the normal low is 38°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest February reading was 98°F (February 26, 2009).
Does it rain a lot in Terlingua in February?
About 2 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.2 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1992 (1.9 in); the driest was in 1998, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Terlingua in February?
Snow is very rare: the 1991-2020 normal for February rounds to 0.0 in.
Is February a good time to visit Terlingua?
February ranks 3rd of 12 months on our comfort score for Terlingua (69 out of 100). It has about 15 comfortable days (judged by temperature only) and about 2 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are January, February and December.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Lajitas (USC00414950), 9.3 mi WSW of the city center, 2,403 ft (486 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Terlingua (USC00418924), 2.3 mi NE of the city center, 2,633 ft (256 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).