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Elgin, IL Weather on October 10
October 10th in Elgin, IL typically brings mild fall weather, with average highs around 66°F and lows near 42°F. Over 54 years of records, the warmest October 10th was in 2018 (78°F average), while the coldest was 1993 (35°F) — a 43°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 20% of October 10th dates historically, with the wettest October 10th recording 0.65" of rain. The last decade has been 5.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on October 10
Planning for October 10th in Elgin, IL? Great weather for outdoor activities.
October 10 Weather Records for Elgin
- •The all-time record high for October 10th in Elgin, IL is 89°F, set in 2010.
- •The coldest October 10th on record dropped to 28°F in 1993.
- •A freeze (32°F or below) has occurred on October 10th in 6 of the last 54 years.
- •Last year (1971), October 10th was 8°F cooler than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest October 10 ever in Elgin?
The warmest October 10 in Elgin, IL reached 89°F in 2010. That is 23°F above the long-term average high of 66°F.
What was the coldest October 10 ever in Elgin?
The coldest October 10 in Elgin, IL dropped to 28°F in 1993. That is 14°F below the long-term average low of 42°F.
What is the average temperature on October 10 in Elgin?
On October 10, Elgin averages a high of 66°F and a low of 42°F based on 54 years of NOAA weather observations from ELGIN WATER.
How many years of weather data are available for October 10 in Elgin?
We have 54 years of weather records for October 10 in Elgin, IL, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
October 10 Weather History in Elgin
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 66°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 70°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 56°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 68°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 81°F | 61°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 2020 | 80°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 71°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 86°F | 70°F | 0.07" | -- |
| 2017 | 81°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 72°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 61°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 62°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 75°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 64°F | 34°F | 0.29" | -- |
| 2011 | 80°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 89°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 47°F | 29°F | 0.3" | -- |
| 2008 | 68°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 75°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 67°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 61°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 71°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 74°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 69°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 73°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 57°F | 30°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 70°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 64°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 71°F | 43°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1996 | 56°F | 35°F | 0.04" | -- |
| 1995 | 72°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 56°F | 31°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 43°F | 28°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 1992 | 54°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 73°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 47°F | 43°F | 0.65" | -- |
| 1989 | 55°F | 29°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 62°F | 47°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 1987 | 56°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 52°F | 32°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | -- | 43°F | 0.58" | -- |
| 1984 | 63°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | -- | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 70°F | 41°F | 0.33" | -- |
| 1981 | -- | 34°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 63°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 49°F | 34°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 72°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 54°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 55°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 66°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 71°F | 34°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 79°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 58°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 54 years of data from NOAA station: ELGIN WATER
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Elgin, IL, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.