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

Is February a good time to explore Galena weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The typical weather for February in Galena includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. February ushers in the winter season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about -2°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -12°C. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

Galena in February usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 35 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 8 days this month are expected to have snow.

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 Galena. 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 Galena climate page with graphs.

 

Galena, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 35 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Sunshine 138 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Galena 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Galena.

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