Weather in Chicago in February
In an average February, Chicago sees a daily high around 36°F and a low around 22°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 36°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 22°F to 52°F |
| Average low | 22°F |
| Typical low range | 5°F to 35°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
February records
The most extreme February on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total February accumulation.
High
Highest
74°F
2024-02-27
Lowest
0°F
1996-02-03
Low
Highest
56°F
2000-02-26
Lowest
-17°F
1994-02-01
Feels-like
Highest
56°F
2000-02-26
Lowest
-36°F
1994-02-01
Humidity
Highest
10.8 g/m³
2017-02-22
Lowest
0.4 g/m³
1996-02-03
Wind
Highest
29 mph
2016-02-19
Lowest
4 mph
2008-02-23
Gust
Highest
58 mph
2011-02-02
Lowest
8 mph
1980-02-02
Precip
Wettest
5.54 in
1997
Driest
0.47 in
1987
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