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Weather on April 12

Elgin, IL

55 Years of Data

Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
36°F
Warmest
1971
70°F avg
Coldest
1976
32°F avg

About This Date

April 12th in Elgin, IL typically brings cool spring weather, with average highs around 58°F and lows near 36°F. Over 54 years of records, the warmest April 12th was in 1971 (70°F average), while the coldest was 1976 (32°F) — a 38°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 46% of recorded April 12th dates, with snow falling 2% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 1.2"). Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Planning for April 12th in Elgin, IL? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Warming Trend
0.8°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202660°34°47°
202554°31°42°
202461°47°54°0.15"
202379°49°64°
202260°32°46°
202157°45°51°0.05"
202061°44°52°0.71"
201952°36°44°2.39"
201865°37°51°0.25"
201751°34°42°
201651°27°39°
201562°37°50°
201468°34°51°
201345°35°40°0.58"
201255°29°42°
201165°38°51°
201066°45°55°
200951°28°40°
200861°36°48°0.36"
200735°32°34°1.88"1.2"
200673°50°62°0.28"
200576°44°60°0.13"
200445°28°36°
200374°32°53°
200274°49°61°
200176°53°64°2.03"
200040°27°33°
199950°33°42°
199866°31°48°
199735°31°33°1.5"
199680°40°60°
199556°35°45°1.78"
199448°38°43°0.74"
199351°36°43°0.08"
199249°30°39°
199143°34°38°0.33"
199040°24°32°
198949°27°38°0.08"
198855°38°46°
198759°42°51°0.91"
198668°30°49°
198558°36°47°
198458°39°48°
198345°35°40°0.03"
198245°30°37°
198168°41°55°1.19"
198040°32°36°1.57"
197957°34°45°3.12"
197855°36°45°0.03"
197782°
1976coldest39°24°32°
197555°
197461°42°51°0.94"
1971warmest84°56°70°0.56"
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.

0°20°40°60°80°JFMAMJJASOND
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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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