Weather on May 12
Elgin, IL
55 Years of Data
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
46°F
Warmest
2022
82°F avg
Coldest
2021
35°F avg
About This Date
May 12th in Elgin, IL typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 68°F and lows near 46°F. Over 54 years of records, the warmest May 12th was in 2022 (82°F average), while the coldest was 2021 (35°F) — a 47°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 56% of May 12th dates historically, with the wettest May 12th recording 6.53" of rain. 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 May 12th in Elgin, IL? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Cooling Trend
0.4°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 73° | 46° | 60° | — | — |
| 2024 | 70° | 42° | 56° | — | — |
| 2023 | 83° | 51° | 67° | — | — |
| 2022warmest | 92° | 72° | 82° | — | — |
| 2021coldest | 40° | 31° | 35° | — | — |
| 2020 | 51° | 35° | 43° | — | — |
| 2019 | 56° | 42° | 49° | 0.18" | — |
| 2018 | 52° | 45° | 48° | 0.18" | — |
| 2017 | 67° | 43° | 55° | — | — |
| 2016 | 71° | 53° | 62° | 1.4" | — |
| 2015 | 69° | 46° | 58° | 0.56" | — |
| 2014 | 80° | 61° | 70° | 0.86" | — |
| 2013 | 59° | 35° | 47° | — | — |
| 2012 | 76° | 49° | 62° | 0.03" | — |
| 2011 | 88° | 63° | 75° | 6.53" | — |
| 2010 | 50° | 44° | 47° | 0.89" | — |
| 2009 | 63° | 37° | 50° | — | — |
| 2008 | 58° | 38° | 48° | 1.24" | — |
| 2007 | 70° | 44° | 57° | — | — |
| 2006 | 53° | 34° | 43° | 2.24" | — |
| 2005 | 59° | 40° | 49° | 0.43" | — |
| 2004 | 80° | 45° | 62° | — | — |
| 2003 | 51° | 47° | 49° | 0.2" | — |
| 2002 | 56° | 44° | 50° | 5.46" | — |
| 2001 | 64° | 40° | 52° | 0.23" | — |
| 2000 | 75° | 59° | 67° | 0.43" | — |
| 1999 | 81° | 54° | 67° | 2.84" | — |
| 1998 | 74° | 48° | 61° | — | — |
| 1997 | 72° | 42° | 57° | 0.08" | — |
| 1996 | 55° | 37° | 46° | — | — |
| 1995 | 69° | 47° | 58° | — | — |
| 1994 | 76° | 41° | 58° | 0.08" | — |
| 1993 | 79° | 56° | 67° | — | — |
| 1992 | 82° | 61° | 71° | 0.05" | — |
| 1991 | 83° | 60° | 71° | — | — |
| 1990 | 63° | 42° | 52° | 0.41" | — |
| 1989 | 62° | 36° | 49° | — | — |
| 1988 | 76° | 48° | 62° | 0.2" | — |
| 1987 | 87° | 43° | 65° | 0.25" | — |
| 1986 | 76° | 53° | 64° | 0.2" | — |
| 1985 | 82° | 59° | 71° | 1.37" | — |
| 1984 | 68° | 42° | 55° | — | — |
| 1983 | 73° | 50° | 62° | — | — |
| 1982 | 85° | 59° | 72° | 1.19" | — |
| 1981 | 55° | 34° | 44° | 0.1" | — |
| 1980 | 66° | 47° | 56° | — | — |
| 1979 | 64° | 41° | 53° | 0.08" | — |
| 1978 | 65° | 57° | 61° | 1.91" | — |
| 1977 | 75° | 45° | 60° | — | — |
| 1976 | 62° | 38° | 50° | — | — |
| 1975 | 59° | — | — | — | — |
| 1974 | 65° | 48° | 56° | 0.15" | — |
| 1973 | 70° | 45° | 57° | 0.05" | — |
| 1971 | 65° | 32° | 48° | — | — |
54 years of data from ELGIN WATER