February weather forecast
Thornton, IL

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Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is an icy month in Thornton, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 21.2°F (-6°C) and 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Temperature

Transitioning into February, Thornton records an average high-temperature of a wintry 33.1°F (0.6°C), almost identical to January's 29.7°F (-1.3°C). February nights in Thornton are marked by an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 21.2°F (-6°C).

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the most humid months in Thornton.

Rainfall

In February, in Thornton, the rain falls for 6.1 days. Throughout February, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 155.6 rainfall days, and 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In February, it is snowing for 10.5 days. Throughout February, 4.09" (104mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Thornton, there are 44.6 snowfall days, and 16.46" (418mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Thornton, Illinois, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February is 3.9h.

UV index

In Thornton, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in February transforms into this advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is February in Thornton?

An average high-temperature, in February, in Thornton, is 33.1°F (0.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 21.2°F (-6°C).

What is the most humid month in Thornton?

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

What is the average humidity in February in Thornton?

The average relative humidity in February in Thornton is 82%.

How much does it rain in Thornton in February?

In Thornton, Illinois, in February, it is raining for 6.1 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in February in Thornton?

In Thornton, during February, snow falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in February in Thornton?

In Thornton, the average day length in February is 10h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in February in Thornton?

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, in Thornton, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:40 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Thornton have in February?

In February, the average sunshine duration in Thornton is 3.9h.

How high is the UV index in February in Thornton?

In February, the average daily maximum UV index in Thornton, Illinois, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in February
Thornton, IL

Average temperature in February - Thornton, IL
  • Average high temperature in February: 33.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 21.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

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Average pressure in February
Thornton, IL

Average pressure in February - Thornton, 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
Thornton, IL

Average wind speed in February - Thornton, IL
  • Average wind speed in February: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in February
Thornton, IL

Average humidity in February - Thornton, 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 (73%).

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Average rainfall in February
Thornton, IL

Average rainfall in February - Thornton, IL
  • Average rainfall in February: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in February
Thornton, IL

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.1 days).

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Average snowfall in February
Thornton, IL

Average snowfall in February - Thornton, IL
  • Average snowfall in February: 4.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in February
Thornton, IL

Average snowfall days in February - Thornton, IL
  • Average snowfall days in February: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.6 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
Thornton, IL

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Thornton, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in February
Thornton, IL

Average sunshine days in February - Thornton, IL
  • Average sunshine days in February: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.2 days).

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Average UV index in February
Thornton, IL

Average UV index in February - Thornton, 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 December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in February
Thornton, IL

Average cloud cover in February - Thornton, IL
  • Average cloud cover in February: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in February
Thornton, IL

Average visibility in February - Thornton, IL
  • Average visibility in February: 6mi

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

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