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

Is February a good time to explore Elgin weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

February in Elgin generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. February is known for being in the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -1°C. But by evening, they drop to around -10°C. It's a frigid month, so wearing warm clothing is crucial. Don't underestimate the cold; prepare accordingly.

Precipitation

Elgin in February usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 10 days.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 138 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 Elgin. September typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Elgin, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -10°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 53 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 138 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 46% *  

Data from: Chicago, the United States of America (32 KM, 19 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in February

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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 Elgin 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

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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