February weather forecast
Prospect Heights, IL

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Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Prospect Heights, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and an average high of 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Temperature

Prospect Heights, Illinois, registers an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C) with the arrival of February, showing minor deviation from the preceding month. Throughout February nights, Prospect Heights registers an average low-temperature of 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Prospect Heights are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In February, the rain falls for 5.6 days. Throughout February, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Prospect Heights, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.3 days and collects up to 30.12" (765mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Prospect Heights. In Prospect Heights, during February, snow falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of snow. In Prospect Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.6 days and aggregates up to 17.95" (456mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Prospect Heights, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 37min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine is 3.9h.

UV index

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during February leads to these instructions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Prospect Heights in February?

The high-temperature in Prospect Heights during February is 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and the low-temperature is 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

What are the most humid months in Prospect Heights?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months in Prospect Heights, Illinois.

What is the average humidity in February in Prospect Heights?

In Prospect Heights, the average relative humidity in February is 82%.

How much does it rain in Prospect Heights in February?

In February, the rain falls for 5.6 days. Throughout February, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Prospect Heights in February?

In Prospect Heights, during February, snow falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Prospect Heights have in February?

In February, the average day length in Prospect Heights, Illinois, is 10h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in February in Prospect Heights?

On the first day of February in Prospect Heights, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Prospect Heights have in February?

The average sunshine duration in February is 3.9h.

What is the UV index reading in February in Prospect Heights?

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

Average temperature in February - Prospect Heights, IL
  • Average high temperature in February: 31.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 20.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

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Average pressure in February
Prospect Heights, IL

Average pressure in February - Prospect Heights, IL
  • Average pressure in February: 30.1"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).

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Average wind speed in February
Prospect Heights, IL

Average wind speed in February - Prospect Heights, IL
  • Average wind speed in February: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in February
Prospect Heights, IL

Average humidity in February - Prospect Heights, 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%).

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Average rainfall in February
Prospect Heights, IL

Average rainfall in February - Prospect Heights, IL
  • Average rainfall in February: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in February
Prospect Heights, IL

Average rainfall days in February - Prospect Heights, IL
  • Average rainfall days in February: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.6 days).

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Average snowfall in February
Prospect Heights, IL

Average snowfall in February - Prospect Heights, IL
  • Average snowfall in February: 4.41"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in February
Prospect Heights, IL

Average snowfall days in February - Prospect Heights, IL
  • Average snowfall days in February: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Prospect Heights, IL

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Prospect Heights, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in February
Prospect Heights, IL

Average sunshine days in February - Prospect Heights, IL
  • Average sunshine days in February: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in February
Prospect Heights, IL

Average UV index in February - Prospect Heights, 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).

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Average cloud cover in February
Prospect Heights, IL

Average cloud cover in February - Prospect Heights, IL
  • Average cloud cover in February: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in February
Prospect Heights, IL

Average visibility in February - Prospect Heights, 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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