Wichita Falls, TX weather in February
In February, Wichita Falls sees highs around 59°F and lows around 34°F: cool and mostly dry. There are about 5 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 1.1 in.
- Normal high
- 59°F
- Normal low
- 34°F
- Wet days
- 5
- 1.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.1 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 56°F | 63°F |
| Normal low | 31°F | 37°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 16% | 19% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:30 am / 6:04 pm | 7:03 am / 6:29 pm |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | 11.4 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 am38°Fdew point 31°F
- 9 am42°Fdew point 32°F
- Noon52°Fdew point 33°F
- 3 pm57°Fdew point 32°F
- 6 pm54°Fdew point 32°F
- 9 pm46°Fdew point 33°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Wichita Falls Muni Airport (5 mi away); average wind 11 mph; clear or few clouds in 45% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 45%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F10 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 snow5 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below12 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 1.4 in; a dry February brings about 0.4 in and a wet one about 2.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.1 in.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 68°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 48°F
- Wettest February1993: 3.4 in
- Driest February1991: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading94°F (February 11, 2017)
- Lowest reading3°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 | 55°F | 59°F | 68°F |
| Normal low | 30°F | 34°F | 42°F |
| Wet days | 5 | 5 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 7 | 10 | 14 |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | 11.0 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +9°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: San Angelo, TX204 mi · high 65°F · 5 wet days
- Cooler: Oklahoma City, OK121 mi · high 54°F · 6 wet days
How Wichita Falls ranks in February
- Normal high158th warmest of 378 cities; 37th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days36th driest of 378
- Comfortable days115th most of 340
What to pack for Wichita Falls in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 34°F, highs near 59°F
- Layers – afternoons near 59°F but nights near 34°F
Heating and cooling
February has 527 heating degree days and 3 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Wichita Falls in February?
The normal high is 59°F and the normal low is 34°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 3°F (most recently on February 10, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Wichita Falls in February?
About 5 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.4 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1993 (3.4 in); the driest was in 1991, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Wichita Falls in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 1.1 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is February a good time to visit Wichita Falls?
February ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Wichita Falls (58 out of 100). It has about 10 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: Wichita Falls Muni Airport (USW00013966), 4.5 mi N of the city center, 1,017 ft (68 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Sheppard AFB/Wichita Falls Muni Airport (723510-13966), 4.5 mi N of the city center, 1,012 ft (63 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.