Elgin, IL has a typical midwestern climate, with hot and humid summers and cold winters. Average temperatures range from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Summer temperatures are often moderated by the cool lake breeze off Lake Michigan. Winters are cold and snowy, with average snowfall of about 33 inches per year. During spring and fall, Elgin enjoys mild temperatures with fewer storms than other parts of the Midwest.
Elgin, Illinois gets 38 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Elgin averages 33 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 190 sunny days per year in Elgin. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Elgin gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 121 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 13
Rain: averages 38 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 33 inches of snow a year