February weather forecast
Old Gilchrist, IL

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Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is a cold month in Old Gilchrist, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and 33.6°F (0.9°C).

Temperature

The arrival of February sees an average high-temperature of an icy 33.6°F (0.9°C), hardly diverging from January's 28.8°F (-1.8°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a freezing cold 20.7°F (-6.3°C) during February.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February is 81%.

Rainfall

In February, the rain falls for 4.3 days. Throughout February, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 121.3 rainfall days, and 17.72" (450mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Old Gilchrist, Illinois, during February, snow falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 26.3 snowfall days, and 7.64" (194mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 10h and 39min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February is 4.3h.

UV index

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 Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In February, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in February?

In Old Gilchrist, 33.6°F (0.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 20.7°F (-6.3°C) is the average low-temperature during February.

What is the average humidity in February?

The average relative humidity in February is 81%.

How many days does it rain in February?

In Old Gilchrist, during February, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in February?

In February, in Old Gilchrist, it is snowing for 6.2 days. Throughout February, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Old Gilchrist have in February?

In February, the average day length is 10h and 39min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in February in Old Gilchrist?

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in February?

In Old Gilchrist, the average sunshine duration in February is 4.3h.

How high is the UV index in February?

In Old Gilchrist, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average temperature in February - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average high temperature in February: 33.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°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 (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in February
Old Gilchrist, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average wind speed in February - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average wind speed in February: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in February
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average humidity in February - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average humidity in February: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in February
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average rainfall in February - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average rainfall in February: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.67").

Average rainfall days in February
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average rainfall days in February - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average rainfall days in February: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in February
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average snowfall in February - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average snowfall in February: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average snowfall days in February - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average snowfall days in February: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 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
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in February
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average sunshine days in February - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average sunshine days in February: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.1 days).

Average UV index in February
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average UV index in February - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average UV index in February: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in February
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average cloud cover in February - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average cloud cover in February: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in February
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average visibility in February - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average visibility in February: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).

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