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Alton weather in February (Illinois, United States of America)

How does the February weather in Alton compare to other months? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

February in Alton generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. February is a notable month of the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 5°C, while night temperatures can drop to -5°C. It's a frigid month, so wearing warm clothing is crucial. Don't underestimate the cold; prepare accordingly.

Precipitation

Alton in February usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 9 days.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 159 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Alton. September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Alton climate page with graphs.

 

Alton, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 57 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
SunshineSunshine 159 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 53% *  
* Data from: St. Louis, the United States of America (29 KM, 18 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in February

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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