Chicago · February
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 33°F, low 18°F. Layering becomes the workout. Subfreezing mornings mean midday is the only reliably runnable window. Layer up and watch for wind chill.
Avg high / low
33° / 18°F
Humidity
74%
Rain days
12/mo
Wind
17 mph
What February feels like in Chicago
Sunrise
07:45
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:22
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Chicago in February
The kit for February in Chicago: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings, a wind-blocking layer for exposed routes.
February vs the surrounding months
vs January
+2° avg high
-3 rain days
Chicago in January →
February
33°F avg high
12 rain days
Best: midday
vs March
-10° avg high
-3 rain days
Chicago in March →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Chicago in February?+
Midday. Subfreezing mornings mean midday is the only reliably runnable window. Layer up and watch for wind chill.
What's the average temperature in Chicago in February?+
Average high 33°F, average low 18°F.
How does February compare to surrounding months in Chicago?+
Compared to January (avg high 31°F), February is warmer. Compared to March (avg high 43°F), February is cooler.
Does it rain often in Chicago in February?+
Expect about 12 measurable rain days in February, on average.