Weather on February 29
Rockford, IL
55 Years of Data
Avg High
43°F
Avg Low
23°F
Warmest
2000
52°F avg
Coldest
1980
5°F avg
About This Date
February 29th in Rockford, IL typically brings chilly winter weather, with average highs around 43°F and lows near 23°F. Over 14 years of records, the warmest February 29th was in 2000 (52°F average), while the coldest was 1980 (5°F) — a 47°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 36% of recorded February 29th dates, with snow falling 7% of the time.
Planning for February 29th in Rockford, IL? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
0.7°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47° | 13° | 30° | — | — |
| 2020 | 38° | 12° | 25° | — | — |
| 2016 | 52° | 27° | 40° | 0.2" | — |
| 2012 | 52° | 33° | 42° | 0.53" | — |
| 2008 | 38° | 24° | 31° | 0.08" | 0.7" |
| 2004 | 57° | 32° | 45° | 0.15" | — |
| 2000warmest | 64° | 40° | 52° | 0.05" | — |
| 1996 | 23° | 8° | 16° | — | — |
| 1992 | 42° | 22° | 32° | — | — |
| 1988 | 49° | 29° | 39° | — | — |
| 1984 | 34° | 18° | 26° | — | — |
| 1980coldest | 13° | -3° | 5° | — | — |
| 1976 | 46° | 33° | 40° | — | — |
| 1972 | 52° | 35° | 43° | — | — |
14 years of data from ROCKFORD GTR ROCKFORD AP