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Elgin, United States Snapshot 2026
Where is Elgin?
Elgin, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Elgin
- Population
- 112.1K
- Elevation
- 227 m
- Coordinates
- 42.04°, -88.28°
Elgin is a city in United States with a population of approximately 112.1K. Average temperatures range from -7°C (19°F) in January to 28°C (83°F) in July. The best time to visit is June, July, August, September, October. The city sits at an elevation of 227 m above sea level.
Time in Elgin right now
Open full time & time zone page 12:44 44
Monday, June 15, 2026
IANA time zone
America/Chicago
Daylight saving
DST in effect
CST / CDT
Next DST change
November 1
backward -1h
Live weather in Elgin
Daylight in Elgin today
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Day length
15h 14m
Climate normals for Elgin
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Fair May
Good June best
Excellent July best
Good August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October best
Good November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C / -7°C | -5°C / -12°C | 9days (60 mm) Wet | 5h Fair | 75% Muggy | 2.1 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 3°C / -6°C | -1°C / -11°C | 7days (48 mm) Good | 6.9h Fair | 70% Muggy | 3.4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 10°C / 0°C | 6°C / -4°C | 11days (91 mm) Wet | 7.6h Good | 68% Muggy | 4.4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 15°C / 5°C | 13°C / 1°C | 13days (114 mm) Wet | 8.6h Good | 67% Muggy | 5.4 High | Fair | View Details |
| May | 21°C / 11°C | 21°C / 9°C | 13days (130 mm) Wet | 10h Excellent | 69% Muggy | 6.7 High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 27°C / 17°C | 29°C / 17°C | 12days (112 mm) Wet | 11.7h Excellent | 68% Muggy | 7.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 28°C / 20°C | 31°C / 21°C | 12days (109 mm) Wet | 11.8h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 6.9 High | Good | View Details |
| August best | 28°C / 19°C | 30°C / 20°C | 11days (89 mm) Wet | 11.1h Excellent | 73% Muggy | 6.5 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 25°C / 16°C | 25°C / 16°C | 9days (78 mm) Wet | 9.5h Good | 71% Muggy | 5.2 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 17°C / 9°C | 15°C / 7°C | 9days (95 mm) Wet | 7.2h Good | 70% Muggy | 3.8 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| November | 9°C / 2°C | 5°C / -2°C | 7days (53 mm) Good | 6.1h Fair | 71% Muggy | 2.5 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| December | 3°C / -4°C | -1°C / -8°C | 8days (53 mm) Wet | 5.1h Fair | 73% Muggy | 1.8 Low | Poor | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 0°C / -7°C . Feb: 3°C / -6°C . Mar: 10°C / 0°C . Apr: 15°C / 5°C . May: 21°C / 11°C . Jun: 27°C / 17°C . Jul: 28°C / 20°C . Aug: 28°C / 19°C . Sep: 25°C / 16°C . Oct: 17°C / 9°C . Nov: 9°C / 2°C . Dec: 3°C / -4°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 60 mm. Feb: 48 mm. Mar: 91 mm. Apr: 114 mm. May: 130 mm. Jun: 112 mm. Jul: 109 mm. Aug: 89 mm. Sep: 78 mm. Oct: 95 mm. Nov: 53 mm. Dec: 53 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 75%. Feb: 70%. Mar: 68%. Apr: 67%. May: 69%. Jun: 68%. Jul: 72%. Aug: 73%. Sep: 71%. Oct: 70%. Nov: 71%. Dec: 73%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 19 km/h . Feb: 20 km/h . Mar: 20 km/h . Apr: 21 km/h . May: 18 km/h . Jun: 17 km/h . Jul: 15 km/h . Aug: 15 km/h . Sep: 16 km/h . Oct: 19 km/h . Nov: 19 km/h . Dec: 19 km/h .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 2. Feb: UV 3. Mar: UV 4. Apr: UV 5. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 5. Oct: UV 4. Nov: UV 3. Dec: UV 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Elgin has a population of approximately 112.1K.
The best months to visit Elgin are June, July, August, September, October, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Elgin receives approximately 1032mm of rainfall annually across 121 rainy days.
Elgin is located in United States, in the Americas region.
Elgin sits at an elevation of 227 m (745 ft) above sea level.