The high for Feb. 26, 2026, was 95 degrees, which was recorded at San Antonio International Airport. This makes Thursday the hottest February day since 1996 — 30 years ago.
Thursday was also the earliest 90-degree day in San Antonio since Valentine’s Day 2014, when the high reached 92.
One may wonder: “If we’re THIS hot THIS early, does that mean a really hot summer is on the way, too?” Let’s look at the data.
Does this mean a really hot summer?
The summer will be hot because summers are always hot in San Antonio. But just how hot?
Right now, it’s unclear. There is no direct link between a 90-degree February day and the summer.
Take a look at the last 10 times the Alamo City has reached 90 degrees in February and comparing it with the following summer.
| YEARS THAT HIT 90° IN FEBRUARY | SUMMER RANKING |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 16th Warmest |
| 2009 | 4th Warmest |
| 2008 | 24th Warmest |
| 1996 | 17th Warmest |
| 1986 | Near Average |
| 1980 | 8th Warmest |
| 1962 | 14th Warmest |
| 1959 | Cooler Than Average |
| 1954 | 17th Warmest |
| 1940 | Cooler Than Average |
Note that, in 1980 and 2009, San Antonio had a “Top 10” hottest summer.
On the other hand, the city hit 90 degrees in the February of 1940, 1959 and 1986. During those years, San Antonio had near-average or cooler than average summers.
To be clear, there is no direct correlation between a 90-degree February day and an exceptionally hot summer.
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