Galena, IL weather in February
In February, Galena sees highs around 34°F and lows around 15°F: cold, with some rain and some snow. There are about 8 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 9.0 in. It is one of the coldest months in Galena. Dress for deep cold.
- Normal high
- 34°F
- Normal low
- 15°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 1.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 9.0 in
- snow on the ground 17 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 30°F | 39°F |
| Normal low | 12°F | 20°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 27% | 27% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:15 am / 5:15 pm | 6:38 am / 5:49 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 am20°Fdew point 15°F
- 9 am22°Fdew point 16°F
- Noon27°Fdew point 18°F
- 3 pm29°Fdew point 19°F
- 6 pm26°Fdew point 18°F
- 9 pm23°Fdew point 18°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Dubuque Rgnl Airport (14 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 below27 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more17 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 1.5 in; a dry February brings about 0.9 in and a wet one about 2.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 9.0 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 45°F
- Coolest February2014: average high 23°F
- Wettest February2018: 3.4 in
- Driest February1995: 0.1 in
- Highest reading74°F (February 23, 2017)
- Lowest reading-34°F (February 4, 1996)
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 | 29°F | 34°F | 46°F |
| Normal low | 12°F | 15°F | 26°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 8 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylight | 9.5 h | 10.6 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +5°F from January and +12°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Peoria, IL127 mi · high 39°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Rochester, MN151 mi · high 27°F · 8 wet days
How Galena ranks in February
- Normal high345th warmest of 378 cities; 7th of 8 in Illinois
- Wet days138th driest of 378
- Comfortable days287th most of 340
What to pack for Galena in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 15°F, highs near 34°F
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 17 days
- A hat and gloves – about 27 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1140 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 Galena in February?
The normal high is 34°F and the normal low is 15°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -34°F (February 4, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Galena in February?
About 8 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.5 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (3.4 in); the driest was in 1995 (0.1 in).
Does it snow in Galena in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 9.0 in, and snow covers the ground on about 17 days.
Is February a good time to visit Galena?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Galena (30 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and frost dates: Bellevue L&D 12 (USC00130608), 11 mi S of the city center, 603 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall and snow depth: Galena (USC00113312), 2.5 mi ESE of the city center, 822 ft (190 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Dubuque Rgnl Airport (USW00094908), 14 mi W of the city center, 1,056 ft (424 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Dubuque Regional Airport (725470-94908), 14 mi W of the city center, 1,040 ft (408 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).