February weather forecast and climate
Illinois, USA

February lies in the firm grip of the winter season in Illinois, with the average temperatures in the 15°F (-9.4°C) to 48°F (8.9°C) range. Springfield, the capital in the central region, is cold between 23°F (-5°C) to 40°F (4.4°C), while Dixon, north of Interstate 88 registers in the 16°F (-8.9°C) to 34°F (1.1°C) range.
Snowfall registers between 6" (152mm) to 10" (254mm) in the northern and central regions. Southern Illinois receives light snowfall between 1" (25mm) to 3" (76mm). Snowstorms and blizzards frequently occur to accumulate large deposits of snow, poor visibility on the roads, and power outages.
Slippery roads are slick with ice and hazardous, even for experienced drivers. Four-wheel drives and latest safety technologies are prudent things to consider while buying an automobile suitable for year-round weather in Illinois. At least half of the month has overcast skies, and the sunshine is weak at best. Expect snow cover and cold to last even at the end of February in Illinois.