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Weather on October 31

Elgin, IL

55 Years of Data

Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
38°F
Warmest
2024
70°F avg
Coldest
1988
31°F avg

About This Date

October 31st in Elgin, IL typically brings cool fall weather, with average highs around 59°F and lows near 38°F. Over 54 years of records, the warmest October 31st was in 2024 (70°F average), while the coldest was 1988 (31°F) — a 39°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 31% of recorded October 31st dates, with snow falling 2% of the time. The last decade has been 3.0°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 3.0°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for October 31st in Elgin, IL? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202558°39°48°
2024warmest78°62°70°
202341°27°34°
202264°41°53°0.2"
202163°41°52°0.05"
202025°
201948°31°39°0.51"0.5"
201862°45°53°1.65"
201749°33°41°
201658°37°47°
201556°33°44°0.18"
201451°32°42°
201362°48°55°1.65"
201246°31°38°
201155°34°44°0.3"
201063°33°48°
200966°39°53°0.84"
200863°32°47°
200767°40°53°
200669°34°51°
200565°42°53°
200459°44°52°0.03"
200370°44°57°
200250°36°43°
200153°47°50°
200066°46°56°
199975°46°61°0.15"
199862°52°57°0.1"
199760°44°52°
199646°25°35°
199552°36°44°0.38"
199461°34°47°
199340°28°34°
199246°37°42°
199140°35°37°0.38"
199072°42°57°
198973°39°56°0.58"
1988coldest43°19°31°
198769°37°53°
198660°37°49°
198555°39°47°
198455°34°44°
198355°39°47°
198266°47°56°0.36"
198143°
198050°
197964°45°54°
197868°38°53°
197755°36°45°
197645°30°37°1.02"
197552°34°43°
197475°60°68°
197358°45°51°0.64"
197170°36°53°
54 years of data from ELGIN WATER

Elgin, IL Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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Elgin, IL Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"5.7"11.4"JFMAMJJASOND2.0"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

Elgin, IL Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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Best Time to Visit Elgin, IL

Elgin, IL has no months that meet our "pleasant" threshold — every season has tradeoffs.

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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