Late winter · Weather & things to do
Dubuque in February
Dubuque warms up: highs climb to 32°F (0°C), from 28°F in January, with lows of 14°F (-10°C) and about 1.5 in (37 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 49/100 (10th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 32°F (0°C)
- Avg low
- 14°F (-10°C)
- Rain or snow
- 1.5 in (37 mm)
- Humidity
- 85%
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 20 min
- Comfort score
- 49/100 · Fair
What February feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 32°F (0°C).
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C), so expect frost and ice.
About 1.5 in (37 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Plan around February
February is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are May and August – October.
- Comfort holds steady from January (48 → 49/100).
- Our Iowa Driftless & River Towns route recommends May – Oct, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 14°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Dubuque in February
With highs near 32°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Breitbach's Country Dining
Iowa's oldest bar and restaurant (1852), known for its buffet and pies.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 32°F.
Stone Cliff Winery
Winery tasting room in the old Dubuque Star Brewery building on the river.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
River history museum and aquarium with a historic dredge you can board.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 32°F.
Field of Dreams Movie Site
The baseball field and farmhouse from the 1989 film, 25 miles west.
Fenelon Place Elevator
Short 1882 cable railway up the bluff, with views over three states.
Nearby in February
- Decorah in February~79 mi · highs 29°F, 1.3 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Milwaukee in February~145 mi · highs 31°F, 1.7 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Chicago in February~161 mi · highs 33°F, 2.1 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Des Moines in February~164 mi · highs 35°F, 1.1 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Dubuque in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Dubuque?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 49/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are May and August – October. Expect highs of 32°F (0°C) and 1.5 in (37 mm) of rain or snow. Our Iowa Driftless & River Towns route recommends May – Oct, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Dubuque in February?
Average highs are 32°F (0°C) and average lows 14°F (-10°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Dubuque in February?
Not much: about 1.5 in (37 mm) of rain or snow falls across February on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 37.8 in (959 mm).
What should I pack for Dubuque in February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 14°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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