February is still winter in Houston, but the climate is slightly more mild and temperate than that experienced in January.
Temperatures rarely dipping below freezing.
Whilst snow and ice are unusual and rarely seen in Houston, the last snow storm that occured happened as recently as 2011 and that was in the month of February.
The average daily temperature in this month is sllightly warmer in February than January, at 17°C, dropping to an average minimum temperature of 8°C.
February can expect slightly more sun than in January, with an average expectaion of 6 hours of sunshine per day throughout the month.
the amount of rain experienced in February is also a lot less than that seen in January, with an average rainfall of 77 mm over 8 days expected.
Again, there is plenty to do throughout this month.
Mardi Gras comes to Houston in February, with a two week festival that is fun for all the family.
Millions of people attend the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, which is a 3 week event and features some famous country music musicians.
February is also the month that has the Texas Home and Garden Show. For this over 1,500 exhibitors present interactive displays on home and garden maintenance eschewing the virtues of green living.
The Susan G. Komen Foundation Pink Tie Gala and gala is also held in this month, with all proceeds raised going towards research and assistance programs for those who suffer from breast cancer.
