February weather forecastWaukegan, IL
February
Weather in February
February ushers in marginally milder conditions compared to its predecessor. Also characterized by winter weather, it's marked by reduced snowfall, slightly higher temperatures, and marginally lesser rainfall. Visibility remains largely the same, despite the slight increase in daylight hours. The change from February to March, however, is dramatic, signifying the arrival of spring.Temperature
Waukegan, Illinois, marks the onset of February with an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C), a subtle shift from January's 27.9°F (-2.3°C). In Waukegan, an average low-temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) is recorded during February nights.Humidity
In February, the average relative humidity in Waukegan is 82%.Rainfall
In February, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout February, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Waukegan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.5 days and collects up to 21.5" (546mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Waukegan are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 9.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in February in Waukegan, Illinois, is 10h and 35min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of February, in Waukegan, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:40 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in February is 3.9h.UV index
In Waukegan, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in February interprets into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in February
Waukegan, IL
- Average high temperature in February: 30.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).
- Average low temperature in February: 20.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).
Average pressure in February
Waukegan, IL
- Average pressure in February: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in February
Waukegan, IL
- Average wind speed in February: 11.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).
Average humidity in February
Waukegan, IL
- Average humidity in February: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (75%).
Average rainfall in February
Waukegan, IL
- Average rainfall in February: 1.06"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and August (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.91").
Average rainfall days in February
Waukegan, IL
- Average rainfall days in February: 5.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.2 days).
Average snowfall in February
Waukegan, IL
- Average snowfall in February: 2.6"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in February
Waukegan, IL
- Average snowfall days in February: 9.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Waukegan, IL
- Average daylight in February: 10h and 36min
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 6min).
- Average sunshine in February: 3h and 54min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in February
Waukegan, IL
- Average sunshine days in February: 12.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).
Average UV index in February
Waukegan, IL
- Average UV index in February: 2
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in February
Waukegan, 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 27).
Average visibility in February
Waukegan, 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).
