February weather forecast
Highland, IL

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Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Highland, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

February's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a still icy 41.5°F (5.3°C), demonstrating subtle variation from the preceding month. Throughout February, Highland records an average temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) at night.

Humidity

In Highland, the average relative humidity in February is 78%.

Rainfall

February is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.1 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall. In Highland, in February, during 4.8 snowfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Highland, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.9 days and aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Highland, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and February, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in February interprets into the following advice:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is February cold?

During February, Highland experiences an average high-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and a low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

What is the average humidity in February in Highland?

In Highland, Illinois, the average relative humidity in February is 78%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall in Highland is February, when the rain falls for 6.1 days and typically collects 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in February?

In Highland, in February, it is raining for 6.1 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in February?

In Highland, in February, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Highland have in February?

The average day length in February is 10h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in February?

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and February, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Highland have in February?

In February, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Highland?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in February?

In Highland, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
Highland, IL

Average temperature in February - Highland, IL
  • Average high temperature in February: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

Average pressure in February
Highland, IL

Average pressure in February - Highland, IL
  • Average pressure in February: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Highland, IL

Average wind speed in February - Highland, IL
  • Average wind speed in February: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in February
Highland, IL

Average humidity in February - Highland, IL
  • Average humidity in February: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in February
Highland, IL

Average rainfall in February - Highland, IL
  • Average rainfall in February: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in February
Highland, IL

Average rainfall days in February - Highland, IL
  • Average rainfall days in February: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in February
Highland, IL

Average snowfall in February - Highland, IL
  • Average snowfall in February: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Highland, IL

Average snowfall days in February - Highland, IL
  • Average snowfall days in February: 4.8 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Highland, IL

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Highland, IL
  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in February
Highland, IL

Average sunshine days in February - Highland, IL
  • Average sunshine days in February: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.5 days).

Average UV index in February
Highland, IL

Average UV index in February - Highland, IL
  • Average UV index in February: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in February
Highland, IL

Average cloud cover in February - Highland, IL
  • Average cloud cover in February: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in February
Highland, IL

Average visibility in February - Highland, 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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