Springfield, IL weather in February
February in Springfield: cold, with some rain and some snow. Highs 41°F, lows 24°F, about 9 days with rain or snow and about 6.1 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 41°F
- Normal low
- 24°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 1.9 in total
- Snowfall
- 6.1 in
- snow on the ground 7 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 37°F | 46°F |
| Normal low | 20°F | 28°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 30% | 32% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:06 am / 5:17 pm | 6:33 am / 5:49 pm |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | 11.3 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 am27°Fdew point 22°F
- 9 am30°Fdew point 23°F
- Noon36°Fdew point 25°F
- 3 pm38°Fdew point 25°F
- 6 pm35°Fdew point 25°F
- 9 pm32°Fdew point 24°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Springfield Capital Airport (4 mi away); average wind 11 mph; clear or few clouds in 51% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 44%.
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 in4 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below23 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more7 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 1.2 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 6.1 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 55°F
- Coolest February2014: average high 30°F
- Wettest February2008: 4.8 in
- Driest February2017: 0.5 in
- Highest reading76°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 | 36°F | 41°F | 53°F |
| Normal low | 20°F | 24°F | 33°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 9 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | 10.7 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +5°F from January and +12°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Evansville, IN169 mi · high 47°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Joliet, IL144 mi · high 35°F · 9 wet days
How Springfield ranks in February
- Normal high267th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 8 in Illinois
- Wet days187th driest of 378
- Comfortable days218th most of 340
What to pack for Springfield in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 24°F, highs near 41°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
- Waterproof boots – about 6.1 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 23 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 913 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 Springfield in February?
The normal high is 41°F and the normal low is 24°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -19°F (February 3, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Springfield in February?
About 9 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 2008 (4.8 in); the driest was in 2017 (0.5 in).
Does it snow in Springfield in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 6.1 in, and snow covers the ground on about 7 days.
Is February a good time to visit Springfield?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Springfield (36 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Springfield Capital Airport (USW00093822), 3.7 mi NW of the city center, 594 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (724390-93822), 3.7 mi NW of the city center, 590 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.