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Kansas Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kansas, the United States of America in February.

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Wichita Topeka Lawrence Olathe

Planning a trip to Kansas, the United States of America this February? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Kansas in February

Kansas, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. February in Kansas generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. February falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C (39°F) in Atchison to 10°C (50°F) in Liberal. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -6°C (21°F) in Liberal and -7°C (19°F) in Atchison.

For a closer look at conditions across Kansas, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Liberal with an average of 12 mm (0.5 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Shawnee with 53 mm (2.1 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Wichita as an example - it receives around 187 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Kansas by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kansas — and find the best time to visit. (based on Wichita)

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March15°C (59°F) April20°C (68°F) May25°C (77°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly33°C (91°F) August33°C (91°F) September28°C (82°F) October22°C (72°F) November15°C (59°F) December7°C (45°F)
Best Time to Visit Kansas →

Best Places to Visit in Kansas in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Kansas.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Kansas

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Kansas, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Kansas (February)

Precipitation variation in Kansas (February)

Wichita

In February Wichita generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-5°C (23°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
192 hours
187 hours
231 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
10 mm (0.4 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
8 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
tolerable
Climate in Wichita →

Topeka

In February Topeka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-6°C (21°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
176 hours
169 hours
212 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
6 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Topeka →

Lawrence

In February Lawrence generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-7°C (19°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
176 hours
169 hours
212 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
50 mm (2 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
6 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Lawrence →

Olathe

In February Olathe generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-6°C (21°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
175 hours
225 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
22 mm (0.9 in)
51 mm (2 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
7 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Olathe →

Kansas City

In February Kansas City generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-6°C (21°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
172 hours
221 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Kansas City →

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In our records: the United States of America February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in the United States of America in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest February night in the United States of America dropped to -39°C (-38°F) in Fargo on February 2, 1996.
  • In our records, the coldest February daytime high in the United States of America was -33°C (-27°F) in Bismarck on February 1, 1996.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Kansas in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Wichita 8°C (46°F) -5°C (23°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Topeka 6°C (43°F) -6°C (21°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Lawrence 6°C (43°F) -7°C (19°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Olathe 5°C (41°F) -6°C (21°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Kansas City 5°C (41°F) -6°C (21°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Lenexa 5°C (41°F) -6°C (21°F) 50 mm (2 in)

Kansas weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kansas, the United States of America in February?

Kansas, the United States of America typically experiences poor weather in February, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Wichita average around 8°C (46°F), and temperatures drop to about -5°C (23°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Kansas, the United States of America in February?

Wichita averages a daytime maximum of 8°C (46°F) in February, with overnight lows close to -5°C (23°F).

Does Kansas, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in February?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Kansas, the United States of America during February, with Wichita averaging close to 35 mm (1.4 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit Kansas, the United States of America?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Wichita, February may not be the ideal time to visit Kansas, the United States of America.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Wichita. On the other hand, the months of February, July, August and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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