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Wichita Mountains in February
Wichita Mountains warms up: highs climb to 54°F (12°C), from 50°F in January, with lows of 29°F (-1°C) and about 1.4 in (35 mm) of rain.
It scores 75/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 54°F (12°C)
- Avg low
- 29°F (-1°C)
- Rain
- 1.4 in (35 mm)
- Humidity
- 66%
- Cloud cover
- 53%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 45 min
- Comfort score
- 75/100 · Great
What February feels like
Cool days top out near 54°F (12°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Average lows of 29°F (-1°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Rain is moderate at about 1.4 in (35 mm) for the month.
Plan around February
February is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (March & April and October & November).
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by March, lows rise to 40°F.
- Comfort improves from 70/100 in January to 75/100.
- Our Oklahoma Route 66 route recommends Mar – May, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- Insulated jackethighs only 54°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 29°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Wichita Mountains in February
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Park Tavern
Medicine Park beer garden on the main drag.
Why now February scores 75/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Elk Mountain Trail
Popular 2-mile round-trip climb to granite boulders and a summit view.
Why now Highs near 54°F and 1.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Mount Scott
Paved road to a 2,464-foot summit with views over lakes and prairie.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Holy City of the Wichitas
Stone chapel and Passion play set built in the 1930s.
The Old Plantation Restaurant
Medicine Park steakhouse serving since 1966 in a 1910 building.
Nearby in February
- Oklahoma City in February~84 mi · highs 51°F, 1.5 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Lake Hefner in February~85 mi · highs 51°F, 1.5 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Dallas in February~175 mi · highs 59°F, 2.6 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Tulsa in February~182 mi · highs 50°F, 1.9 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Wichita Mountains in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Wichita Mountains?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 75/100 against a best of 93 in March & April and October & November. Expect highs of 54°F (12°C) and 1.4 in (35 mm) of rain. Our Oklahoma Route 66 route recommends Mar – May, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Wichita Mountains in February?
Average highs are 54°F (12°C) and average lows 29°F (-1°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Wichita Mountains in February?
Not much: about 1.4 in (35 mm) of rain falls across February on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 30.4 in (773 mm).
What should I pack for Wichita Mountains in February?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 54°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 29°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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Planning Wichita Mountains in February?
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