Historical Weather in Elgin, IL
See 55+ years of weather history for any date in Elgin going back to 1970.
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Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Elgin, IL, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 83°F / Low: 62°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 29°F / Low: 13°F
Jan
29°/ 13°
💧 4.7"
❄️ 1.5"
Feb
34°/ 16°
💧 5.3"
❄️ 1.5"
Mar
46°/ 26°
💧 6.2"
❄️ 1.4"
Apr
59°/ 37°
💧 7.8"
❄️ 1.2"
May
70°/ 47°
💧 9.3"
❄️ 1.0"
Jun
80°/ 57°
💧 10.0"
Jul
83°/ 62°
💧 10.7"
Aug
81°/ 61°
💧 11.4"
Sep
75°/ 52°
💧 9.9"
❄️ 2.0"
Oct
62°/ 40°
💧 7.6"
❄️ 0.7"
Nov
48°/ 30°
💧 6.6"
❄️ 1.2"
Dec
34°/ 18°
💧 5.5"
❄️ 1.5"
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.
Elgin Temperature Records
- Record High: The hottest temperature ever recorded in Elgin, IL is 103°F, set on July 10, 1974.
- Record Low: The coldest temperature ever recorded in Elgin, IL is -29°F, set on February 1, 2019.
- Data Coverage: Based on 54 years of data from NOAA weather station: ELGIN WATER.
All-Time Record High
103°F
July 10, 1974
All-Time Record Low
-29°F
February 1, 2019
Monthly Temperature Records in Elgin
| Month | Record High | Record Low |
|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F(1989) | -29°F(2019) |
| February | 76°F(2024) | -29°F(2019) |
| March | 85°F(2012) | -9°F(2002) |
| April | 91°F(1986) | 5°F(1982) |
| May | 97°F(2012) | 26°F(1989) |
| June | 103°F(1988) | 30°F(2000) |
| July | 103°F(2012) | 42°F(1983) |
| August | 101°F(1991) | 38°F(1986) |
| September | 96°F(1971) | 26°F(1974) |
| October | 90°F(1971) | 14°F(1988) |
| November | 77°F(1974) | -10°F(1976) |
| December | 70°F(2012) | -24°F(1983) |
Elgin Snow RecordsSee the top 10 snowiest days ever recorded
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