Waco, TX weather in February
Expect cool weather with some rain in Waco in February, with highs near 63°F and lows near 40°F. Rain falls on about 7 days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 63°F
- Normal low
- 40°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 2.7 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 61°F | 66°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 43°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 23% | 26% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:21 am / 6:03 pm | 6:56 am / 6:25 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 am45°Fdew point 40°F
- 9 am48°Fdew point 41°F
- Noon57°Fdew point 41°F
- 3 pm61°Fdew point 41°F
- 6 pm58°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 pm51°Fdew point 41°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Waco Rgnl Airport (7 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 55% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 42%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F11 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 snow7 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below6 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 2.7 in; a dry February brings about 1.4 in and a wet one about 3.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.4 in.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 72°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 53°F
- Wettest February1997: 7.9 in
- Driest February1999: 0.07 in
- Highest reading96°F (February 22, 1996)
- Lowest reading12°F (February 4, 1996)
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 | 63°F | 70°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 40°F | 47°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 10 | 11 | 16 |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | 11.1 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +7°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: New Braunfels, TX140 mi · high 68°F · 6 wet days
How Waco ranks in February
- Normal high111th warmest of 378 cities; 24th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days99th driest of 378
- Comfortable days75th most of 340
What to pack for Waco in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 40°F, highs near 63°F
Heating and cooling
February has 385 heating degree days and 10 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Waco in February?
The normal high is 63°F and the normal low is 40°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 12°F (February 4, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Waco in February?
About 7 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.7 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1997 (7.9 in); the driest was in 1999 (0.07 in).
Does it snow in Waco in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 0.4 in.
Is February a good time to visit Waco?
February ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Waco (62 out of 100). It has about 11 comfortable days. The best months are March and April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Waco Rgnl Airport (USW00013959), 6.8 mi NW of the city center, 500 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Waco Regional Airport (722560-13959), 6.7 mi NW of the city center, 498 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.