Weather in Chicago, Illinois, United States in February
In an average February, Chicago sees a daily high around 33°F and a low around 24°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 33°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 22°F to 44°F |
| Average low | 24°F |
| Typical low range | 11°F to 34°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
February records
The most extreme February on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total February accumulation.
High
Highest
59°F
1999-02-11
Lowest
1°F
1996-02-02
Low
Highest
44°F
2024-02-27
Lowest
-5°F
1996-02-02
Feels-like
Highest
36°F
2017-02-21
Lowest
-31°F
2008-02-10
Humidity
Highest
9.0 g/m³
2024-02-27
Lowest
1.2 g/m³
1996-02-02
Wind
Highest
45 mph
2011-02-01
Lowest
7 mph
1998-02-08
Precip
Wettest
7.14 in
2018
Driest
0.24 in
2003
See Chicago's live weather grade →
Visiting Chicago in February? See how its comfort stacks up against where you live.
Compare Chicago with your city →