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

What can you expect from the weather in Elgin during February? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In February, Elgin generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. February falls within 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 notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

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

The area enjoys a balanced 138 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 53 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 71% *  
SunshineSunshine 138 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in February and which places have the best weather 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 Elgin in February?

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 in February.

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

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