Chicago vs South Lake Tahoe in February

South Lake Tahoe is the better pick in February — 66 vs 49 on SeasonMap's comfort score. South Lake Tahoe is cold, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Chicago vs South Lake TahoeFebruary climate, side by side

ChicagoSouth Lake Tahoe
Comfort score49/100 (F)66/100 (C)
Feels-like high-1°C2°C
Avg high / low4° / -5°5° / -7°
Rainfall51 mm99 mm
Rainy days67
Humidity71%73%
Air quality (AQI)4846

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

Chicago vs South Lake Tahoe in February — FAQ

Is February better in Chicago or South Lake Tahoe?
South Lake Tahoe is the better pick in February — 66 vs 49 on SeasonMap's comfort score. South Lake Tahoe is cold, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs South Lake Tahoe in February?
In February, Chicago averages 4°C high / -5°C low with about 51 mm of rain; South Lake Tahoe averages 5°C high / -7°C low with about 99 mm.