Illinois weather in February
Thinking about venturing to Illinois this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Illinois in February?
Illinois is a region in the United States of America. February in Illinois generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. February is a winter month.
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Galena at -2°C to cold in Metropolis at 7°C. At night it cools down to -3°C in Metropolis and -12°C in Galena. February is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Galena with an average of 35 mm to moderate snowfall in Metropolis with 88 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 138 hours of sunlight anticipated in Chicago. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
For specific regional insights in Illinois for February, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Illinois climate page.
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What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Illinois?
Average weather in Chicago
In February Chicago generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Schaumburg
In February Schaumburg generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Rosemont
In February Rosemont generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Joliet
In February Joliet generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Naperville
In February Naperville generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Illinois, in the United States of America.
Is February the best time to visit Illinois?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Chicago, February may not be the ideal time to visit Illinois.
On average, the best time to visit Illinois is in September with generally perfect weather in Chicago. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.
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