Weather on July 3
Elgin, IL
55 Years of Data
Avg High
82°F
Avg Low
60°F
Warmest
2012
85°F avg
Coldest
1986
60°F avg
About This Date
July 3rd in Elgin, IL typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 82°F and lows near 60°F. Over 54 years of records, the warmest July 3rd was in 2012 (85°F average), while the coldest was 1986 (60°F) — a 25°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 33% of July 3rd dates historically, with the wettest July 3rd recording 4.93" 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 July 3rd in Elgin, IL? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
0.4°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 85° | 67° | 76° | — | — |
| 2024 | 83° | 62° | 72° | 1.09" | — |
| 2023 | 76° | 60° | 68° | 2.79" | — |
| 2022 | 88° | 63° | 75° | — | — |
| 2021 | 76° | 54° | 65° | — | — |
| 2020 | 92° | 65° | 78° | — | — |
| 2019 | 95° | 73° | 84° | 0.05" | — |
| 2018 | — | 58° | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 87° | 64° | 76° | — | — |
| 2016 | 76° | 53° | 64° | — | — |
| 2015 | 71° | 53° | 62° | — | — |
| 2014 | 66° | 53° | 60° | 0.61" | — |
| 2013 | 72° | 59° | 65° | — | — |
| 2012warmest | 96° | 74° | 85° | — | — |
| 2011 | 91° | 64° | 78° | — | — |
| 2010 | 88° | 60° | 74° | — | — |
| 2009 | 74° | 57° | 65° | — | — |
| 2008 | 85° | 59° | 72° | 0.58" | — |
| 2007 | 79° | 59° | 69° | — | — |
| 2006 | 84° | 67° | 75° | 0.53" | — |
| 2005 | 80° | 54° | 67° | — | — |
| 2004 | 85° | 62° | 73° | — | — |
| 2003 | 92° | 65° | 78° | — | — |
| 2002 | 93° | 70° | 81° | — | — |
| 2001 | 76° | 51° | 63° | — | — |
| 2000 | 84° | 67° | 75° | 4.93" | — |
| 1999 | 85° | 67° | 76° | 0.13" | — |
| 1998 | 86° | 63° | 74° | — | — |
| 1997 | 85° | 63° | 74° | — | — |
| 1996 | 83° | 57° | 70° | 0.05" | — |
| 1995 | 75° | 54° | 64° | — | — |
| 1994 | 65° | 55° | 60° | 0.28" | — |
| 1993 | 82° | 68° | 75° | 0.08" | — |
| 1992 | 85° | 63° | 74° | 1.83" | — |
| 1991 | 94° | 65° | 79° | — | — |
| 1990 | 81° | 56° | 68° | — | — |
| 1989 | 85° | 63° | 74° | 1.7" | — |
| 1988 | 78° | 52° | 65° | — | — |
| 1987 | 82° | 61° | 71° | — | — |
| 1986coldest | 69° | 50° | 60° | — | — |
| 1985 | — | 57° | — | 1.65" | — |
| 1984 | 86° | 61° | 73° | — | — |
| 1983 | 85° | 65° | 75° | 0.15" | — |
| 1982 | 72° | 58° | 65° | 1.6" | — |
| 1981 | 79° | 61° | 70° | — | — |
| 1980 | 73° | 52° | 62° | — | — |
| 1979 | 78° | 57° | 68° | — | — |
| 1978 | 78° | 60° | 69° | 0.13" | — |
| 1977 | 82° | 58° | 70° | — | — |
| 1976 | 82° | 50° | 66° | — | — |
| 1975 | 86° | — | — | 0.15" | — |
| 1974 | 93° | 72° | 82° | — | — |
| 1973 | 88° | 67° | 77° | — | — |
| 1971 | 88° | 54° | 71° | — | — |
54 years of data from ELGIN WATER