Elgin, IL weather in February
Elgin is cold in February, with some rain and some snow: highs average 34°F and nights drop to about 17°F. Rain or snow falls on about 8 days. Snowfall averages about 8.0 in. This is the depth of winter in Elgin. Pack for serious cold.
- Normal high
- 34°F
- Normal low
- 17°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 1.9 in total
- Snowfall
- 8.0 in
- snow on the ground 12 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 30°F | 39°F |
| Normal low | 14°F | 21°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 29% | 30% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:05 am / 5:07 pm | 6:29 am / 5:41 pm |
| Daylight | 10.0 h | 11.2 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical February day
- 6 am23°Fdew point 18°F
- 9 am26°Fdew point 19°F
- Noon31°Fdew point 20°F
- 3 pm32°Fdew point 21°F
- 6 pm29°Fdew point 21°F
- 9 pm27°Fdew point 20°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from West Chicago Dupage Airport (9 mi away); average wind 11 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow8 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below26 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more12 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 1.9 in; a dry February brings about 1.1 in and a wet one about 2.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 8.0 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 46°F
- Coolest February2007: average high 23°F
- Wettest February2018: 4.7 in
- Driest February1995: 0.08 in
- Highest reading70°F (February 26, 2000)
- Lowest reading-25°F (February 1, 2019)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
February compared with January and March
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 30°F | 34°F | 46°F |
| Normal low | 14°F | 17°F | 26°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 8 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Daylight | 9.5 h | 10.6 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +12°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Springfield, IL170 mi · high 41°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Green Bay, WI172 mi · high 29°F · 9 wet days
How Elgin ranks in February
- Normal high340th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 8 in Illinois
- Wet days152nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days255th most of 340
What to pack for Elgin in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 17°F, highs near 34°F
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 12 days
- A hat and gloves – about 26 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1106 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 15% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Elgin in February?
The normal high is 34°F and the normal low is 17°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -25°F (February 1, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Elgin in February?
About 8 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.9 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (4.7 in); the driest was in 1995 (0.08 in).
Does it snow in Elgin in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 8.0 in, and snow covers the ground on about 12 days.
Is February a good time to visit Elgin?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Elgin (31 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Elgin (USC00112736), 1.8 mi N of the city center, 763 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: West Chicago Dupage Airport (USW00094892), 8.7 mi SSE of the city center, 754 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Chicago O'hare International Airport (725300-94846), 19 mi ESE of the city center, 672 ft (68 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).