February weather forecast
Wheeling, IL

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Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is also a subzero cold month in Wheeling, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

Temperature

Transitioning into February, Wheeling records an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C), almost identical to January's 28°F (-2.2°C). February nights observe an average temperature dip to a still subzero cold 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February is 82%.

Rainfall

In Wheeling, in February, it is raining for 5.9 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Wheeling, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.2 days and collects up to 28.94" (735mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Wheeling, in February, during 10.8 snowfall days, 4.45" (113mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Wheeling, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.4 days and aggregates up to 16.85" (428mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Wheeling, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of February, in Wheeling, 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 Wheeling, 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 for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in February interprets into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is February in Wheeling?

February temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and a low-temperature of 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

What is the average humidity in February in Wheeling?

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

How many days does it rain in February in Wheeling?

In Wheeling, Illinois, in February, during 5.9 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Wheeling in February?

In Wheeling, during February, snow falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.45" (113mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Wheeling have in February?

In February, the average day length is 10h and 36min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in February in Wheeling?

On the first day of February in Wheeling, 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 Wheeling have in February?

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

How high is the UV index in February in Wheeling?

In February, the average daily maximum UV index in Wheeling is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in February
Wheeling, IL

Average temperature in February - Wheeling, IL
  • Average high temperature in February: 31.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 20.1°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 (17.6°F).

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Average pressure in February
Wheeling, IL

Average pressure in February - Wheeling, 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
Wheeling, IL

Average wind speed in February - Wheeling, 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
Wheeling, IL

Average humidity in February - Wheeling, IL
  • Average humidity in February: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

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Average rainfall in February
Wheeling, IL

Average rainfall in February - Wheeling, IL
  • Average rainfall in February: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.34").

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Average rainfall days in February
Wheeling, IL

Average rainfall days in February - Wheeling, IL
  • Average rainfall days in February: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.9 days).

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Average snowfall in February
Wheeling, IL

Average snowfall in February - Wheeling, IL
  • Average snowfall in February: 4.45"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in February
Wheeling, IL

Average snowfall days in February - Wheeling, IL
  • Average snowfall days in February: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 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
Wheeling, IL

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Wheeling, 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 August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in February
Wheeling, IL

Average sunshine days in February - Wheeling, IL
  • Average sunshine days in February: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in February
Wheeling, IL

Average UV index in February - Wheeling, 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
Wheeling, IL

Average cloud cover in February - Wheeling, 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
Wheeling, IL

Average visibility in February - Wheeling, 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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