Climate Elgin - Illinois
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 30 | 34 | 46 | 59 | 70 | 80 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 13 | 17 | 26 | 37 | 48 | 58 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 1.86 | 1.55 | 2.29 | 3.69 | 4.20 | 3.98 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 9 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 84 | 82 | 75 | 63 | 48 | 34 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 63 | 61 | 52 | 40 | 30 | 18 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 3.80 | 4.80 | 3.37 | 2.91 | 3.13 | 2.18 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
What is the average weather in Elgin, Illinois?
Elgin experiences a humid continental climate, marked by a very large seasonal temperature contrast. Summers are warm and fairly wet, with August being the wettest month. Winters are cold and bring regular snowfall, with February being the driest month. Precipitation is spread relatively evenly through the year, with winter moisture often arriving as snow.
Elgin Climate Graph - Illinois Climate Chart
Daily normals Elgin - Illinois - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 31.6 | 16.1 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| 2 Jan | 31.4 | 15.9 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| 3 Jan | 31.2 | 15.7 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| 4 Jan | 31.1 | 15.5 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 1.10 | 1.10 |
| 5 Jan | 30.9 | 15.3 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| 6 Jan | 30.7 | 15.2 | 0.41 | 0.41 | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| 7 Jan | 30.6 | 15.0 | 0.48 | 0.48 | 1.90 | 1.90 |
| 8 Jan | 30.5 | 14.8 | 0.54 | 0.54 | 2.20 | 2.20 |
| 9 Jan | 30.3 | 14.6 | 0.61 | 0.61 | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| 10 Jan | 30.2 | 14.5 | 0.68 | 0.68 | 2.80 | 2.80 |
| 11 Jan | 30.1 | 14.3 | 0.75 | 0.75 | 3.10 | 3.10 |
| 12 Jan | 30.0 | 14.2 | 0.81 | 0.81 | 3.40 | 3.40 |
| 13 Jan | 29.9 | 14.0 | 0.88 | 0.88 | 3.70 | 3.70 |
| 14 Jan | 29.8 | 13.9 | 0.94 | 0.94 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| 15 Jan | 29.7 | 13.8 | 1.01 | 1.01 | 4.30 | 4.30 |
| 16 Jan | 29.7 | 13.7 | 1.07 | 1.07 | 4.60 | 4.60 |
| 17 Jan | 29.6 | 13.6 | 1.14 | 1.14 | 4.90 | 4.90 |
| 18 Jan | 29.6 | 13.5 | 1.21 | 1.21 | 5.20 | 5.20 |
| 19 Jan | 29.5 | 13.4 | 1.27 | 1.27 | 5.50 | 5.50 |
| 20 Jan | 29.5 | 13.4 | 1.34 | 1.34 | 5.90 | 5.90 |
| 21 Jan | 29.5 | 13.3 | 1.40 | 1.40 | 6.20 | 6.20 |
| 22 Jan | 29.5 | 13.3 | 1.47 | 1.47 | 6.60 | 6.60 |
| 23 Jan | 29.5 | 13.2 | 1.53 | 1.53 | 6.90 | 6.90 |
| 24 Jan | 29.6 | 13.2 | 1.60 | 1.60 | 7.20 | 7.20 |
| 25 Jan | 29.6 | 13.2 | 1.66 | 1.66 | 7.60 | 7.60 |
| 26 Jan | 29.7 | 13.3 | 1.72 | 1.72 | 7.90 | 7.90 |
| 27 Jan | 29.8 | 13.3 | 1.78 | 1.78 | 8.20 | 8.20 |
| 28 Jan | 29.8 | 13.3 | 1.84 | 1.84 | 8.60 | 8.60 |
| 29 Jan | 30.0 | 13.4 | 1.90 | 1.90 | 8.90 | 8.90 |
| 30 Jan | 30.1 | 13.5 | 1.96 | 1.96 | 9.20 | 9.20 |
| 31 Jan | 30.2 | 13.6 | 2.02 | 2.02 | 9.50 | 9.50 |
Weather history Elgin - August 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug | 78.1 | 66.9 | 1.13 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 02 Aug | 73.9 | 66.0 | 0.47 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 03 Aug | 79.0 | 61.0 | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 04 Aug | 84.0 | 62.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 05 Aug | 84.9 | 64.9 | 0.14 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 06 Aug | 81.0 | 66.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 07 Aug | 82.0 | 66.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 08 Aug | 84.9 | 66.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 09 Aug | 84.0 | 62.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 10 Aug | 82.0 | 64.9 | 1.46 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 11 Aug | 88.0 | 72.0 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
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Past weather Elgin
| Aug 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 82.0 ºF | 30 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 65.4 ºF | 13 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 3.25 inch | 1.86 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | 0.00 inch | 9 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 88.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 73.9 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 72.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 61.0 ºF | - | |
Past weather August 2026 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Elgin - Illinois
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | Illinois | |
| County | Kane | |
| City | Elgin | |
| Zip Code | 60120 | |
| Longitude | -88.28 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 42.04 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 728ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Elgin - Illinois
| Local Time | 08:49 PM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:57 AM | |
| Sunset | 07:58 PM | |
| Day/Night | Night | |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - Chicago |
Map of Elgin - Illinois
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Elgin weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 59ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 39ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 37.76 inch |
| Av. annual snowfall | 29 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Elgin
Longitude: -88.28, Latitude: 42.04
Average weather Elgin, IL - 60120
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2007-2026
Abbreviations
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