Elgin, United States experiences average highs of 16°C (61°F) and lows of 7°C (45°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 10 rainy days per month. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Elgin, United States Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Elgin, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Mar–Aug At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5.1/10
Best: June, July, August, September, October
UV Index
5
Low
Temperature 16°C / 7°C
Feels Like 14°C / 4°C
Rainy Days 10
Rainfall 86 mm
Sunshine 8 h
Humidity 71%
Wind Speed 18 km/h
Dew Point 6°C
Snow Days 6 days
Frost Days 15 days
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Avg Low20°C
Rain12days
Coldest Month
-7°C
January
Avg High0°C
Rain9days
Driest Month
7days
February
Avg High3°C
Avg Low-6°C
Windiest Month
21 km/h
April (Gusts 46)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to very cold temperatures.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:18
Daylight 15.2h
Sunset 20:32
Live conditions—
Elgin on the map · live conditions
Elgin, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Elgin
- Population
- 112.1K
- Elevation
- 227 m
- Coordinates
- 42.04°, -88.28°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 15°C
Avg Low 5°C
Rain 12 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 28°C
Avg Low 18°C
Rain 12 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 17°C
Avg Low 9°C
Rain 8 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 2°C
Avg Low -6°C
Rain 8 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
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 .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 5h. Feb: 7h. Mar: 8h. Apr: 9h. May: 10h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 7h. Nov: 6h. Dec: 5h.
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.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 11 days. Feb: 9 days. Mar: 5 days. Apr: 3 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 1 days. Nov: 3 days. Dec: 7 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 30°C | Jul · 28°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · -8°C | Jan · -7°C |
| Wettest month | Jul 2025 · 129 mm | May · 130 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 23 km/h | Apr · 21 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Elgin are June, July, August, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Elgin, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Elgin is July, with average daytime highs of 28°C (83°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Elgin is January, with average overnight lows of -7°C (19°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Elgin is May, averaging 130mm of precipitation across 13 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Elgin runs through April, May, June, July, with the heaviest rainfall in April. Based on 10-year averages for Elgin.
Elgin receives approximately 101 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Elgin.
The least favorable months to visit Elgin are January, February, March, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures. For the best conditions, consider June, July, August, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Elgin is 5, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Elgin is 71%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Elgin receives snow. Months with snowfall average 6 snow days and 10 cm (4 in) of accumulation, with about 15 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Elgin are 18 km/h (11 mph). The windiest month is April with peak winds reaching 21 km/h (13 mph) (gusts up to 46 km/h / 29 mph).
Elgin averages 4 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 60%. The clearest skies occur in September.
The annual average dew point in Elgin is 6°C (43°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Elgin has a Hot-Summer Continental climate, classified as Dfa under the Köppen system. Continental climates experience extreme temperature ranges — hot summers and cold, snowy winters.
The 'feels like' temperature in Elgin ranges from 4°C (39°F) to 14°C (57°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Elgin. It earns a climate score of 8.4/10 with Excellent.
For June in Elgin, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat. With average highs of 27°C (81°F) and 12 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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