Des Plaines Weather in February

What's the weather like in Des Plaines (Illinois) in February 2024?

The climate in Des Plaines during February can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

February is in the winter in Des Plaines and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -8°C (17°F) is normal.

Des Plaines weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 0.9°C 33.6°F
Nightly temperature -8.3°C 17.1°F
Average temperature -3.7°C 25.3°F
Daily sunshine 5.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 37 mm 1.5 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 2.8°C 37.1°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 19.4kph 12 mph

On average February is the driest month of the year in Des Plaines with around 37mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

February temperatures in Des Plaines

Des Plaines average temperature in February

February rainfall

Des Plaines average rain in February

February hourly sunshine

Des Plaines average rain in February

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Des Plaines in February 2024.

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Des Plaines weather stats

Des Plaines weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.3°C 82.9°F
Driest month: February 37mm 1.5ins
Sunniest month: July 11hrs
Coldest month: January -2°C 28.4°F
Wettest month: July 104mm 4.1ins
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