Elgin, IL All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Elgin, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 102.9°F (39°C) | July 10, 1974 |
| Record Low | -27.9°F (-33°C) | January 31, 2019 |
| Lowest High | -14.9°F (-26°C) | January 31, 2019 |
| Highest Low | 78°F (26°C) | June 15, 1992 and August 2, 2006 and August 10, 2025 |
| Highest Mean | 88.0°F (31°C) | June 28, 1971 and July 7, 2012 |
| Lowest Mean | -21.4°F (-30°C) | January 31, 2019 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 5.72" (145.3 mm) | July 23, 2011 |
| Max in One Month | 13.84" (351.6 mm) | August 2007 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | February 1990 |
| Max in One Year | 53.12" (1349.3 mm) | 2018 |
| Least in One Year | 19.24" (488.8 mm) | 1989 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 17.0" (43.2 cm) | February 2, 2011 |
| Max in One Month | 32.5" (82.6 cm) | January 1979 |
| Max in One Season | 72.6" (184.5 cm) | 1978-79 |
| Max in One Year | 77.9" (197.8 cm) | 2008 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.8" (2.0 cm) | October 13, 2006 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.8" (2.0 cm) | October 13, 2006 |
| Latest Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | May 5, 1989 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | May 5, 1989 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | November 15, 1962 – August 3, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | November 15, 1962 – August 3, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | November 15, 1962 – August 3, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at BARRINGTON 3SW (7 mi from Elgin, IL). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Elgin, IL?
The all-time record high in Elgin, IL is 102.9°F (39°C), set on July 10, 1974.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Elgin, IL?
The all-time record low in Elgin, IL is -27.9°F (-33°C), set on January 31, 2019.
What is the most rain Elgin, IL has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Elgin, IL is 5.72 inches, on July 23, 2011.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Elgin, IL?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Elgin, IL is 17.0 inches, on February 2, 2011.
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