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Elgin, IL Weather on August 26
August 26th in Elgin, IL typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 82°F and lows near 61°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 26th was in 2003 (84°F average), while the coldest was 1987 (58°F) — a 26°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 29% of August 26th dates historically, with the wettest August 26th recording 1.94" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
What to Expect on August 26
Planning for August 26th in Elgin, IL? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
August 26 Weather Records for Elgin
- •The all-time record high for August 26th in Elgin, IL is 96°F, set in 2003.
- •The coldest August 26th on record dropped to 49°F in 2017.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on August 26th in 6 of the last 55 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest August 26 ever in Elgin?
The warmest August 26 in Elgin, IL reached 96°F in 2003. That is 14°F above the long-term average high of 82°F.
What was the coldest August 26 ever in Elgin?
The coldest August 26 in Elgin, IL dropped to 49°F in 2017. That is 12°F below the long-term average low of 61°F.
What is the average temperature on August 26 in Elgin?
On August 26, Elgin averages a high of 82°F and a low of 61°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from ELGIN WATER.
How many years of weather data are available for August 26 in Elgin?
We have 55 years of weather records for August 26 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.
August 26 Weather History in Elgin
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 70°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 90°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 83°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 80°F | 66°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2021 | 92°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 91°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 78°F | 55°F | 0.43" | -- |
| 2018 | 85°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 76°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 82°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 71°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 84°F | 68°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 2013 | 87°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 91°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 81°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 77°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 81°F | 61°F | 1.05" | -- |
| 2008 | 75°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 80°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 82°F | 68°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 2005 | 78°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 75°F | 67°F | 0.12" | -- |
| 2003 | 96°F | 71°F | 0.07" | -- |
| 2002 | 85°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 82°F | 65°F | 0.53" | -- |
| 2000 | 84°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 75°F | 61°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 1998 | 85°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 73°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 82°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 85°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 87°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 88°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 89°F | 69°F | 0.68" | -- |
| 1991 | 93°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 82°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 76°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 81°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 61°F | 55°F | 1.94" | -- |
| 1986 | 83°F | 60°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 1985 | -- | 57°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 1984 | 81°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 81°F | 68°F | 0.74" | -- |
| 1982 | 75°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | -- | 64°F | 0.06" | -- |
| 1980 | 84°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 79°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 78°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 76°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 85°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 81°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 89°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 88°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 80°F | 64°F | 1.75" | -- |
| 1971 | 78°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 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.