Rockford, IL weather in February
Expect cold weather with some rain and some snow in Rockford in February, with highs near 33°F and lows near 18°F. Rain or snow falls on about 9 days. Snowfall averages about 8.5 in. It is one of the coldest months in Rockford. Dress for deep cold.
- Normal high
- 33°F
- Normal low
- 18°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 1.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 8.5 in
- snow on the ground 14 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 30°F | 39°F |
| Normal low | 14°F | 23°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 30% | 32% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:09 am / 5:10 pm | 6:33 am / 5:44 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 am21°Fdew point 16°F
- 9 am24°Fdew point 18°F
- Noon30°Fdew point 19°F
- 3 pm31°Fdew point 20°F
- 6 pm28°Fdew point 19°F
- 9 pm26°Fdew point 19°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Rockford Gtr Rockford Airport (5 mi away); average wind 10 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 snow9 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 more14 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 1.6 in; a dry February brings about 0.7 in and a wet one about 2.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 8.5 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 47°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 22°F
- Wettest February2019: 4.0 in
- Driest February1995: 0.1 in
- Highest reading70°F (February 22, 2017)
- Lowest reading-24°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 | 29°F | 33°F | 47°F |
| Normal low | 15°F | 18°F | 28°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 9 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Daylight | 9.5 h | 10.6 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +14°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Peoria, IL112 mi · high 39°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Rochester, MN209 mi · high 27°F · 8 wet days
How Rockford ranks in February
- Normal high347th warmest of 378 cities; 8th of 8 in Illinois
- Wet days177th driest of 378
- Comfortable days257th most of 340
What to pack for Rockford in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 18°F, highs near 33°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 14 days
- A hat and gloves – about 26 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1103 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 Rockford in February?
The normal high is 33°F and the normal low is 18°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -24°F (February 3, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Rockford in February?
About 9 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.6 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2019 (4.0 in); the driest was in 1995 (0.2 in).
Does it snow in Rockford in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 8.5 in, and snow covers the ground on about 14 days.
Is February a good time to visit Rockford?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Rockford (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, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Rockford Gtr Rockford Airport (USW00094822), 5.4 mi S of the city center, 730 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Greater Rockford Airport (725430-94822), 5.4 mi S of the city center, 725 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).