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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

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 high33°F
Typical high range22°F to 44°F
Average low24°F
Typical low range11°F to 34°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 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

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