Weather in Chicago in February
In an average February, Chicago sees a daily high around 35°F and a low around 22°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 35°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 22°F to 49°F |
| Average low | 22°F |
| Typical low range | 7°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
69°F
2024-02-27
Lowest
-1°F
1996-02-03
Low
Highest
53°F
2000-02-26
Lowest
-14°F
1996-02-03
Feels-like
Highest
53°F
2000-02-26
Lowest
-36°F
1982-02-10
Humidity
Highest
10.0 g/m³
2017-02-22
Lowest
0.5 g/m³
1996-02-02
Wind
Highest
32 mph
2011-02-02
Lowest
5 mph
2024-02-12
Gust
Highest
58 mph
2011-02-02
Lowest
9 mph
1980-02-02
Precip
Wettest
6.01 in
1997
Driest
0.49 in
1987
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