Peoria, IL weather in February
Expect cold weather with some rain and some snow in Peoria in February, with highs near 39°F and lows near 21°F. Rain or snow falls on about 9 days. Snowfall averages about 6.9 in.
- Normal high
- 39°F
- Normal low
- 21°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 2.0 in total
- Snowfall
- 6.9 in
- snow on the ground 9 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 35°F | 44°F |
| Normal low | 18°F | 26°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 31% | 33% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:08 am / 5:15 pm | 6:33 am / 5:48 pm |
| Daylight | 10.1 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 am25°Fdew point 20°F
- 9 am28°Fdew point 21°F
- Noon33°Fdew point 22°F
- 3 pm36°Fdew point 23°F
- 6 pm33°Fdew point 23°F
- 9 pm30°Fdew point 22°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Peoria Gtr Peoria Airport (5 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 48% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 48%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 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 snow9 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below24 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more9 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 2.0 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 6.9 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 52°F
- Coolest February2014: average high 27°F
- Wettest February1997: 5.4 in
- Driest February2004: 0.5 in
- Highest reading74°F (February 20, 2017)
- Lowest reading-19°F (February 3, 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 | 34°F | 39°F | 51°F |
| Normal low | 18°F | 21°F | 32°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 9 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | 10.7 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +5°F from January and +12°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: St. Louis, MO146 mi · high 46°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Rockford, IL112 mi · high 33°F · 9 wet days
How Peoria ranks in February
- Normal high294th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 8 in Illinois
- Wet days218th driest of 378
- Comfortable days231st most of 340
What to pack for Peoria in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 21°F, highs near 39°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
- Waterproof boots – about 6.9 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 24 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 978 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 14% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Peoria in February?
The normal high is 39°F and the normal low is 21°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -19°F (February 3, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Peoria in February?
About 9 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.0 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1997 (5.4 in); the driest was in 2004 (0.5 in).
Does it snow in Peoria in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 6.9 in, and snow covers the ground on about 9 days.
Is February a good time to visit Peoria?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Peoria (34 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Peoria Gtr Peoria Airport (USW00014842), 5.3 mi WSW of the city center, 650 ft (148 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Greater Peoria Regional Airport (725320-14842), 5.3 mi WSW of the city center, 655 ft (153 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.