What is the weather like in Chicago vs Columbus in February?

In February, Chicago averages 4°C high / -5°C low with about 51 mm of rain; Columbus averages 7°C high / -3°C low with about 87 mm.

Chicago vs Columbus in February

Columbus is the better pick in February — 53 vs 49 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Columbus is cold, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Chicago vs Columbus — February climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Chicago	🇺🇸 Columbus
Comfort score	49/100 (F)	53/100 (D)
Feels-like high	-1°C	2°C
Avg high / low	4° / -5°	7° / -3°
Rainfall	51 mm	87 mm
Rainy days	6	9
Humidity	71%	71%
Air quality (AQI)	48	37

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Chicago vs Columbus in February — FAQ

Is February better in Chicago or Columbus?: Columbus is the better pick in February — 53 vs 49 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Columbus is cold, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Columbus in February?: In February, Chicago averages 4°C high / -5°C low with about 51 mm of rain; Columbus averages 7°C high / -3°C low with about 87 mm.