A series of Pacific storm systems will cross the Northwest U.S. this week bringing gusty winds, periods of heavy rain, and mountain snow. A few locally severe storms could occur across parts of central and East Texas on Tuesday. Generally mild conditions and above average temperatures are expected Christmas Day across the majority of the U.S. Read More >
Overview
This past February finished as the warmest February on record for both Chicago and Rockford with average temperatures at both cities ending up over 10 degrees above normal. It was also a relatively dry month with little snowfall across the area. |
CoCoRaHS Observer Monthly Precipitation Summary
CoCoRaHS Observer Monthly Snowfall Summary
Outside of mid-January, this past winter was exceptionally mild and featured little snowfall. It finished as the warmest winter on record for Rockford and the 5th warmest for Chicago. |
Public Information Statement National Weather Service Chicago IL 1143 AM CST Fri Mar 1 2024 /1243 PM EST Fri Mar 1 2024/ ...A Look Back at the Climate for the Month of February 2024 for Chicago and Rockford... At Chicago, the average high temperature was 49.2 degrees, which is 13.5 degrees above normal. The average low temperature was 29.7 degrees, which is 7.9 degrees above normal. The average temperature for the month was 39.5 degrees, which is 10.7 degrees above normal. 0.65 inches of liquid precipitation were recorded, which is 1.32 inches below normal. 1.2 inches of snow were recorded, which is 9.5 inches below normal. The following daily records were set for Chicago this past February: * Daily maximum temperature of 56 degrees tied on the 9th. * Record daily maximum temperature of of 71 degrees set on the 26th. This was also the first 70 degree temperature reading in the month of February since February 20, 2017. * Record warm daily minimum temperature of 52 degrees set on the 27th. The following top ten monthly records were set for Chicago this past February: ** Warmest February on record for Chicago. At Rockford, the average high temperature was 49.7 degrees, which is 16.3 degrees above normal. The average low temperature was 25.2 degrees, which is 7.4 degrees above normal. The average temperature for the month was 37.4 degrees, which is 11.8 degrees above normal. 0.29 inches of liquid precipitation were recorded, which is 1.34 inches below normal. 1.0 inch of snow was recorded, which is 7.5 inches below normal. The following daily records were set for Rockford this past February: * Record daily maximum temperature of 55 degrees set on the 1st. * Record daily maximum temperature of 52 degrees set on the 4th. * Record daily maximum temperature of 59 degrees set on the 8th. * Record daily maximum temperature of 73 degrees set on the 26th. * Record warm daily minimum temperature of 45 degrees set on the 27th. * Record daily maximum temperature of 78 degrees set on the 27th. * Record maximum temperature for the month of February set on the 27th with a reading of 78 degrees. The following top ten monthly records were set for Rockford this past February: ** Warmest February on record for Rockford. ** 8th driest February on record for Rockford. ** Tied the 10th least snowiest February on record for Rockford. $$
Latest Monthly Climate Report: Chicago | Rockford
Public Information Statement National Weather Service Chicago IL 142 PM CST Fri Mar 1 2024 /242 PM EST Fri Mar 1 2024/ ...A Look Back at the Climate for Meteorological Winter (December, January, February) 2023-2024 for Chicago and Rockford... At Chicago, the average high temperature was 41.4 degrees, which is 6.8 degrees above normal. The average low temperature was 28.4 degrees, which is 6.8 degrees above normal. The average temperature for the season was 34.9 degrees, which is 6.8 degrees above normal. 7.12 inches of liquid precipitation were recorded, which is 1.05 inches above normal. 18.5 inches of snow were recorded, which is 11.1 inches below normal. Daily and top ten monthly records established for Chicago this past winter... December: * Record daily highest minimum temperature of 50 degrees on the 25th. ** Tied 4th warmest December on record since 1872 with a mean average temperature of 39.0 degrees. January: * Record daily liquid precipitation of 0.93 inches on the 9th. February: * Daily maximum temperature of 56 degrees tied on the 9th. * Record daily maximum temperature of of 71 degrees set on the 26th. This was also the first 70 degree temperature reading in the month of February since February 20, 2017. * Record warm daily minimum temperature of 52 degrees set on the 27th. ** Warmest February on record for Chicago. The following top ten seasonal records were set for Chicago this past winter: ** 5th warmest winter on record for Chicago. At Rockford, the average high temperature was 40.1 degrees, which is 7.8 degrees above normal. The average low temperature was 24.6 degrees, which is 7.1 degrees above normal. The average temperature for the season was 32.4 degrees, which is 7.5 degrees above normal. 5.70 inches of liquid precipitation were recorded, which is 0.54 inches above normal. 19.7 inches of snow were recorded, which is 9.1 inches below normal. Daily and top ten monthly records established for Rockford this past winter... December: * Record warm daily minimum temperature of 42 degrees on the 8th. * Tied record warm daily minimum temperature of 40 degrees on the 16th. * Record daily highest minimum temperature of 47 degrees on the 24th. * Record warm daily minimum temperature of 45 degrees on the 25th. ** 2nd warmest December on record since 1905 with a mean average temperature of 36.3 degrees. January: * Record cold daily maximum temperature of -3 degrees on the 14th. February: * Record daily maximum temperature of 55 degrees set on the 1st. * Record daily maximum temperature of 52 degrees set on the 4th. * Record daily maximum temperature of 59 degrees set on the 8th. * Record daily maximum temperature of 73 degrees set on the 26th. * Record warm daily minimum temperature of 45 degrees set on the 27th. * Record daily maximum temperature of 78 degrees set on the 27th. * Record maximum temperature for the month of February set on the 27th with a reading of 78 degrees. ** Warmest February on record for Rockford. ** 8th driest February on record for Rockford. ** Tied the 10th least snowiest February on record for Rockford. The following top ten seasonal records were set for Rockford this past winter: ** Warmest winter on record for Rockford. $$
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