Wichita Falls Might Shatter February Heat Record

The forecast calls for a high of 83°F, just shy of the 2011 record of 84°F.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Wichita Falls, Texas is experiencing unusually warm weather for February, with forecasts calling for a high of 83°F on Tuesday, February 17th. This temperature is just 1 degree shy of the record high of 84°F set in 2011. The National Weather Service gives Wichita Falls a 30% chance of breaking the February 17th record.

Why it matters

While many residents may enjoy the warm weather, breaking long-standing temperature records in February could be an early sign of broader climate changes impacting the region. Unseasonably warm winters can also lead to hotter and drier summers, which brings its own challenges for the local community.

The details

The forecast high of 83°F on February 17th in Wichita Falls would come close to the record of 84°F set in 2011. The National Weather Service says there is a 30% chance the city will break the record. This follows an unusually warm winter overall, with only a couple of really cold stretches.

  • The current February 17th record high of 84°F was set in 2011.
  • The forecast high for February 17, 2026 in Wichita Falls is 83°F.

The players

National Weather Service

The federal agency that monitors and forecasts weather conditions across the United States.

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The takeaway

This potential record-breaking heat in February serves as a reminder of the broader climate changes impacting Texas and the need to prepare for more extreme weather patterns in the years ahead.