Contents
- Weather in February
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in February
- Average pressure in February
- Average wind speed in February
- Average humidity in February
- Average rainfall in February
- Average rainfall days in February
- Average snowfall in February
- Average snowfall days in February
- Average daylight in February
- Average sunshine in February
- Average sunshine days in February
- Average UV index in February
- Average cloud cover in February
- Average visibility in February
Weather in February
Temperature
February's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C), demonstrating subtle variation from the preceding month. Throughout the nights in February, an average low-temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) is noted.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity in Des Plaines are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%.Rainfall
In February, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout February, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Des Plaines, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.1 days and collects up to 32.01" (813mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.1 days and accumulates 4.84" (123mm) of snow.Daylight
In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 37min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of February, in Des Plaines, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST.
Sunshine
In February, the average sunshine in Des Plaines is 3.9h.UV index
In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The UV index of 2 during February translates into the following guidance:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Average temperature in February
Des Plaines, IL
- Average high temperature in February: 31.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 20.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).
Average pressure in February
Des Plaines, IL
- Average pressure in February: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in February
Des Plaines, IL
- Average wind speed in February: 10.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in February
Des Plaines, IL
- Average humidity in February: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in February
Des Plaines, IL
- Average rainfall in February: 1.73"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.5").
Average rainfall days in February
Des Plaines, IL
- Average rainfall days in February: 5.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).
Average snowfall in February
Des Plaines, IL
- Average snowfall in February: 4.84"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Des Plaines, IL
- Average snowfall days in February: 10.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Des Plaines, IL
- Average daylight in February: 10h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in February: 3h and 5min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in February
Des Plaines, IL
- Average sunshine days in February: 13.4 days
The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.4 days).
Average UV index in February
Des Plaines, IL
- Average UV index in February: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in February
Des Plaines, IL
- Average cloud cover in February: 59
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in February
Des Plaines, IL
- Average visibility in February: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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