Weather on May 8
Elgin, IL
55 Years of Data
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
45°F
Warmest
2000
72°F avg
Coldest
1976
42°F avg
About This Date
May 8th in Elgin, IL typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 67°F and lows near 45°F. Over 54 years of records, the warmest May 8th was in 2000 (72°F average), while the coldest was 1976 (42°F) — a 30°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 39% of May 8th dates historically, with the wettest May 8th recording 4.7" 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 8th in Elgin, IL? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
1.1°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 74° | 46° | 60° | — | — |
| 2024 | 76° | 49° | 62° | 1.22" | — |
| 2023 | 86° | 54° | 70° | 0.08" | — |
| 2022 | 65° | 37° | 51° | — | — |
| 2021 | 58° | 31° | 44° | — | — |
| 2020 | 66° | 37° | 52° | — | — |
| 2019 | 56° | 47° | 51° | 0.13" | — |
| 2018 | 78° | 52° | 65° | — | — |
| 2017 | 61° | 35° | 48° | — | — |
| 2016 | 67° | 37° | 52° | — | — |
| 2015 | 84° | 57° | 71° | 0.03" | — |
| 2014 | 76° | 49° | 62° | 0.03" | — |
| 2013 | 78° | 46° | 62° | — | — |
| 2012 | 63° | 52° | 57° | 0.51" | — |
| 2011 | 69° | 40° | 54° | 0.03" | — |
| 2010 | 58° | 41° | 49° | 0.71" | — |
| 2009 | 77° | 51° | 64° | — | — |
| 2008 | 71° | 45° | 58° | 1.73" | — |
| 2007 | 83° | 51° | 67° | — | — |
| 2006 | 71° | 42° | 57° | — | — |
| 2005 | 67° | 44° | 55° | — | — |
| 2004 | 57° | 48° | 53° | 0.03" | — |
| 2003 | 61° | 49° | 55° | — | — |
| 2002 | 59° | 44° | 52° | — | — |
| 2001 | 67° | 45° | 56° | 0.64" | — |
| 2000warmest | 79° | 65° | 72° | 0.28" | — |
| 1999 | 56° | 51° | 53° | — | — |
| 1998 | 59° | 55° | 57° | 4.7" | — |
| 1997 | 62° | 47° | 54° | 2.36" | — |
| 1996 | 55° | 44° | 50° | — | — |
| 1995 | 76° | 52° | 64° | 0.23" | — |
| 1994 | 56° | 37° | 46° | 0.38" | — |
| 1993 | 77° | 63° | 70° | — | — |
| 1992 | 71° | 40° | 55° | — | — |
| 1991 | 64° | 43° | 53° | — | — |
| 1990 | 75° | 51° | 63° | — | — |
| 1989 | 52° | 50° | 51° | — | — |
| 1988 | 82° | 50° | 66° | — | — |
| 1987 | 72° | 40° | 56° | — | — |
| 1986 | 74° | 45° | 59° | — | — |
| 1985 | 73° | 45° | 59° | 0.05" | — |
| 1984 | 68° | 40° | 54° | — | — |
| 1983 | 76° | 36° | 56° | — | — |
| 1982 | 69° | 46° | 58° | — | — |
| 1981 | 58° | 37° | 47° | — | — |
| 1980 | 52° | 37° | 44° | — | — |
| 1979 | 81° | 57° | 69° | — | — |
| 1978 | 52° | 43° | 47° | 1.47" | — |
| 1977 | 60° | 36° | 48° | — | — |
| 1976coldest | 51° | 32° | 42° | — | — |
| 1975 | 63° | — | — | 0.2" | — |
| 1974 | 54° | 38° | 46° | 2.59" | — |
| 1973 | 59° | 54° | 56° | 1.63" | — |
| 1971 | 76° | 36° | 56° | — | — |
54 years of data from ELGIN WATER