Chicago weather in February
February in Chicago: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Chicago · #532 of 604 destinations to visit in February · comfort 45/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Chicago climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 1°C / 35°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -6°C / 22°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -3°C / 27°F | |
| Rainfall | 69 mm / 2.7 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 70% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -6°C / 21°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | |
| Wind | 25 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Snowfall | 20 cm / 7.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 48 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Chicago in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Chicago?
- February in Chicago: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Chicago on SeasonMap's comfort score (45/100).
- What is the weather like in Chicago in February?
- In February, Chicago averages a daily high of 1.4°C and a low of -5.6°C, with about 69.3 mm of rain over roughly 8.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Chicago in February?
- Chicago has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 48 in February.
- Does it snow in Chicago in February?
- Chicago sees roughly 20 cm of snowfall in February.