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

How is February weather typically in DeKalb? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

During February, DeKalb usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The month of February belongs to the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at -2°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -10°C. Prepare for a very cold month by layering your clothing. It's always better to be prepared for the cold than to face it unprotected.

Precipitation

DeKalb in February usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 50 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 9 days.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 138 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit DeKalb. September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

DeKalb, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 50 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 71% *  
SunshineSunshine 138 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 46% *  
Data from: Chicago, the United States of America (70 KM, 43 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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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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?

Visitors traveling to DeKalb should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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