Water temperature in Lake Forest (IL) in February
Is it warm enough to swim in Lake Forest in February? Average water temperature in Lake Forest in February is 33.8°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest water in Lake Forest in February is 38.3°F, and the coldest is 30.4°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Lake Forest
Changes water temperature in Lake Forest in February 2025, 2024
To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Lake Forest for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Lake Forest, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of February.
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| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 1 | 35.2°F | 35.4°F | 32.5°F | 38.3°F |
| February 2 | 35.1°F | 34.3°F | 32.2°F | 37.8°F |
| February 3 | 34.9°F | 34.2°F | 32.2°F | 37.4°F |
| February 4 | 35.2°F | 34.9°F | 32°F | 37°F |
| February 5 | 35.1°F | 34.3°F | 32°F | 37°F |
| February 6 | 35.4°F | 34°F | 30.4°F | 37.2°F |
| February 7 | 34.2°F | 32.5°F | 31.1°F | 36.9°F |
| February 8 | 34.2°F | 34.3°F | 31.3°F | 35.8°F |
| February 9 | 34.2°F | 36°F | 32°F | 36°F |
| February 10 | 32.7°F | 35.2°F | 32.2°F | 36°F |
| February 11 | 32.9°F | 34.9°F | 31.8°F | 35.2°F |
| February 12 | 33.1°F | 35.6°F | 31.8°F | 35.6°F |
| February 13 | 32.7°F | 35.1°F | 32°F | 35.1°F |
| February 14 | 32.9°F | 34.9°F | 30.9°F | 35.1°F |
| February 15 | 33.1°F | 35.4°F | 31.1°F | 35.8°F |
| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 16 | 33.1°F | 34.5°F | 31.1°F | 35.4°F |
| February 17 | 33.6°F | 35.1°F | 31.3°F | 35.4°F |
| February 18 | 33.6°F | 35.2°F | 31.5°F | 35.6°F |
| February 19 | 33.6°F | 35.1°F | 31.5°F | 35.6°F |
| February 20 | 33.6°F | 35.6°F | 31.3°F | 35.6°F |
| February 21 | 33.6°F | 35.6°F | 31.5°F | 35.8°F |
| February 22 | 33.4°F | 36.9°F | 31.5°F | 37.2°F |
| February 23 | 33.4°F | 36.3°F | 31.3°F | 37.2°F |
| February 24 | 33.6°F | 36.1°F | 31.5°F | 37°F |
| February 25 | 33.6°F | 35.2°F | 31.6°F | 36.7°F |
| February 26 | 33.8°F | 36°F | 31.3°F | 36.7°F |
| February 27 | 33.3°F | 36.5°F | 31.1°F | 36.5°F |
| February 28 | 32.9°F | 36.5°F | 31.3°F | 36.5°F |
| February 1 | 36.7°F | 33.8°F | 36.7°F |
Average water temperature in Lake Forest in February over a decade
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
| 33.1°F | 35.6°F | 33.4°F | 34°F | 34.2°F |
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| 34°F | 33.8°F | 34.3°F | 35.2°F | 33.8°F |
Lake Forest sea state in February
Chart comparing the height of waves in Lake Forest in February over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.
Lake Forest water temperature during other months:
You can also view information about water temperature for other months by clicking on the month button below
