Chicago Weather in February: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In February, Chicago experiences winter with very cold temperatures. The average temperature is around 1.4°C (34.5°F), with highs reaching 5.7°C (42.2°F) and lows dropping down to -3.1°C (26.4°F). The average daily temperature feels slightly colder than these values, ranging from -8.0°C (17.6°F) to 3.3°C (37.9°F), with an average feeling of -2.7°C (27.2°F). Chicago sees moderate humidity in February, with an average of 64.4%. There is an average of 3.01 inches of precipitation throughout the month, with a 32.1% chance that a day will have some form of precipitation. Rain is the most common type of precipitation, occurring on 7 days of the month. Chicago is partly cloudy on most days, with an average cloud cover of 59.2%. It is also a bit windy, with an average wind speed of 28.7 mph. February weather in Chicago is quite variable. It can be bitterly cold with snow and ice, or it can be relatively mild with temperatures above freezing. Despite the variability, February is typically one of the snowiest months in Chicago, and residents can expect significant snowfall and the potential for winter storms.
What is the temperature in Chicago in February?
Average air temperature in Chicago is 1.4°C (34.5°F) in February. The outside temperature in Chicago feels like -2.7°C (27.2°F) on a typical February day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 5.7°C (42.2°F) and feels like 3.3°C (37.9°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is -3.1°C (26.4°F) which feels like -8°C (17.6°F).
How hot is Chicago in February?
The hot temperature in February in Chicago rises to 13.9°C (57°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 64.4% humidity. During hottest days of February it feels like 13.9 °C (57°F). The average maximum temp in Chicago is 5.7°C (57°F) during day time in February.
How cold is Chicago in February?
The coldest temp in Chicago in February drops to -17°C (1.4°F) during the cold nights. With 28.7km/h (17.8mph) winds and 64.4% humidity it feels like -26.6°C (-15.9°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is -3.1°C (26.4°F) during night time in February.
Does it rain in Chicago in February?
Yes, it rains for 7 days in Chicago, United States in February averaging 3.01 mm of precipitation. Chicago has a 32.1% chance for rain throughout the entire month of February.
How much does it rain in Chicago throughout February?
Chicago has 3.01 mm (0.12 inch) of rain per day on average in February. It rains for an average of 7 days out of the entire month.
Does it snow in Chicago in February?
Yes, it snows in Chicago during February. The average snowfall is 0.27 cm (0.11 inch) per day. And there is 0.17 cm (0.07 inch) of snow on the ground.
Is Chicago windy in February?
The average speed of wind in Chicago, United States during February is 28.7km/h (17.8mph) and average windgust is 48.7km/h (30.3mph). On some days in February wind can reach up to 46.6km/h (29mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Chicago in February?
Most days of February the wind is blowing from Southwest direction in Chicago.
What are the humidity levels in Chicago in February?
The average humidity levels in Chicago in February are 64.4%. Daily humidity levels in Chicago range from 44.1% to 90% during February.
How many hours of daylight are in Chicago in February?
Chicago has 10 hours 36 minutes of daylight in February on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Chicago in February is at 6:46:30 and the sunset is at 17:22:42.
What is the cloud coverage in Chicago in February?
Clouds cover 59.2% of the sky on average throughout February in Chicago. The cloud coverage ranges from 2.3% to 100% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in February in Chicago?
The average UV index in Chicago is 4.6 in February. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 0 to 7.
What is the solar radiation in Chicago in February?
The average solar radiation is 86.3 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Chicago during February. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 5.7 W/m2 to 144.3 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during February in Chicago?
The average solar energy during February in Chicago is 7.4 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 0.4 MJ/m2, to 12.5 MJ/m2 during February.
Are there severe weather risks in Chicago in February?
Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Chicago, United States in February.
What is the air pressure in Chicago in February?
On average the air pressure in Chicago in February is 1016.7 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 994.2 mb to 1036.2 mb.
What is the visibility in Chicago in February?
The average daylight visibility in Chicago in February is 14.9 km (9.3 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 8.5 km (5.3 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout February.
What is the dew point in Chicago in February?
The average dew point in Chicago during February is -5°C (23.1°F).
Where is the data for Chicago climate in February coming from?
The climate data for Chicago, Illinois, United States in February is collected from the following weather stations.
- CHICAGO OHARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, IL US
- CHICAGO MIDWAY AIRPORT, IL US
- CHICAGO PALWAUKEE AIRPORT, IL US
- WD9EPF Hickory Hills IL US
- CW7762 Peotone IL US
- EW0491 North Aurora IL US
- EW5858 Chicago IL US
- FW1983 Skokie IL US
- FW4175 Gurnee IL US
- FW7086 Franklin Park IL US
- FW8693 Warrenville IL US
- KMDW
- KORD
- KPWK
- BAILLY IN US