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Normal Weather in February

Normal in February

The short of it: Normal in February averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -6 °C (21 °F), with 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain and about 10 h 36 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 39° · low 21° · rain 1.6 in. · daylight 10 h 36 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: May & September

February in Normal brings afternoons near 39° and nights around 21°, with about 1.6 in. of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 39°, nights near 21°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 1.6 in. of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 36 min in mid-February, 61 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and September.

Against its neighbours, Normal runs warmer than most and about as wet in February. Bloomington, 2 mi to the S, sees much the same highs.

February in Normal, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
5° warmer, 0.2 in. less rain
Versus March
12° colder
Day–night spread
18°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 36 min
Average wind
11 mph

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BloomingtonIllinois2 mi S39°21°1.6 in.
HudsonIllinois6 mi N38°21°1.6 in.
HeyworthIllinois14 mi S39°21°1.7 in.
LexingtonIllinois14 mi NE38°20°1.6 in.
El PasoIllinois16 mi N38°20°1.7 in.
Le RoyIllinois16 mi SE39°21°1.7 in.
MackinawIllinois19 mi W39°21°1.7 in.
EurekaIllinois21 mi NW38°20°1.7 in.

The Almanac · Normal Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 39°, nights near 21°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 1.6 in. of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Normal by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January34°18°1.9 in.11 mph9 h 35 min✦
February39°21°1.6 in.11 mph10 h 36 min✦✦
March51°31°2.8 in.11 mph11 h 49 min✦✦
April63°41°4.1 in.12 mph13 h 14 min✦✦✦
May74°52°4.6 in.10 mph14 h 25 min✦✦✦
June83°62°4.3 in.8 mph15 h 3 min✦✦✦
July86°65°4.3 in.7 mph14 h 47 min✦✦
August85°63°3.2 in.6 mph13 h 46 min✦✦
September79°55°3.6 in.7 mph12 h 24 min✦✦✦
October66°44°2.8 in.9 mph11 h 3 min✦✦✦
November51°33°2.6 in.11 mph9 h 52 min✦✦✦
December39°23°2.5 in.11 mph9 h 17 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Normal in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Normal in February?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -6 °C (21 °F), with about 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 39°, nights near 21°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 1.6 in. of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Normal?

The Almanac gives February 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are May and September.

How long are the days in Normal in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 36 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 17 min in December to 15 h 3 min in June.

Does it snow in Normal in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Normal in February?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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