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February Chicago Weather
- Average High Temperature: 33°F (1°C)
- Average Low Temperature: 17°F (-8°C)
- Average Snowfall: 8.0"
- February in Chicago is a little less brutal than January, but considering almost all the days average a low below freezing, it's important to pack for cold weather.
February Events/Notes
- President's Day - February 18, 2008: Because it is a federal holiday, all Chicago government offices and some businesses are closed. Most attractions and museums maintain their regular hours on this day -- however, keep in mind that because schools are closed as well, they tend to be crowded with local residents looking for something to do with the kids.
- 2008 Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place - February 8 - 17, 2008: The Chicago Auto Show is in its 100th year, and is the largest auto show in the United States.
- Chicago Chinese New Year Parade - February 10: The Chinese New Year Parade celebrates the Lunar New Year (this year it is the "Year of the Rat, 4706") and marches right through the middle of Chicago's Chinatown.
- [link url=http://gochicago.about.com/od/eventsfestivalsholidays/tp/Valentine-s-Day-in-Chicago.htm]Valentine's Day in Chicago - February 14: Of course, the big holiday for couples in February is Valentine's Day. Treat your significant other with dinner at one of Chicago's romantic restaurants and a night at a luxury hotel.
- Black History Month: February is officially Black History Month in the United States. A great way to celebrate than a trip to Chicago's DuSable Museum of African American History.
- Ice Skating at Millennium Park - daily, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., weather permitting: Strap on the skates and enjoy some outdoor winter fun in the shadow of Chicago's Bean.
