Weather on February 29
Chicago, IL
55 Years of Data
Avg High
48°F
Avg Low
27°F
Warmest
2000
55°F avg
Coldest
1996
19°F avg
About This Date
February 29th in Chicago, IL typically brings chilly winter weather, with average highs around 48°F and lows near 27°F. Over 14 years of records, the warmest February 29th was in 2000 (55°F average), while the coldest was 1996 (19°F) — a 36°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 14% of recorded February 29th dates, with snow falling 7% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 5.5").
Planning for February 29th in Chicago, IL? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44° | 22° | 33° | — | — |
| 2020 | 37° | 19° | 28° | — | — |
| 2016 | 52° | 29° | 40° | — | — |
| 2012 | 61° | 37° | 49° | — | — |
| 2008 | 42° | 25° | 33° | — | — |
| 2004 | 60° | 41° | 51° | — | — |
| 2000warmest | 65° | 45° | 55° | — | — |
| 1996coldest | 26° | 12° | 19° | — | — |
| 1992 | 46° | 25° | 35° | — | — |
| 1988 | 48° | 32° | 40° | — | — |
| 1984 | 30° | 20° | 25° | 0.05" | — |
| 1980 | 33° | 7° | 20° | 0.76" | 5.5" |
| 1976 | 57° | 33° | 45° | — | — |
| 1972 | 64° | 36° | 50° | — | — |
14 years of data from CHICAGO GRANT PARK