Weather on May 12
Elgin, IL
55 Years of Data
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 55 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 55% 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.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 60° | 38° | 49° | — | — |
| 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° | — | — |
Elgin, IL Temperature Range by Month
Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.
Elgin, IL Monthly Precipitation
Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.
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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