2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Kalamazoo, MI vs Elgin, IL

Change Cities
Highlights
- Elgin has 4.1% more rainy days than Kalamazoo.
- Elgin has 19.5% more Sunny Days than Kalamazoo.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Elgin scores 1.5% better than Kalamazoo
 Kalamazoo, MIElgin, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3838
 Snowfall60  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock121106
 Sunny159  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8586
 Avg. Jan. Low17  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.87
 UV Index3.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock7452443
Reviews for Kalamazoo    31 Reviews

I have lived in Kalamazoo for over 17 years. Originally from Grand Rapids, and lived in the Zeeland / Holland are for quite a while. In comparison I absolutely hate  More

   |    Reply

I moved to Kalamazoo 20 years ago from Chicago. Coming from a large city, this is a nice change once you get use to the small things like lack of ethnic culture, any  More

   |    Reply

Over 9 years ago

Hi, My husband and I are considering relocating to the Kalamazoo area for his job and I'm just starting to do some research. We have elementary-aged children so good  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Kalamazoo

Reviews for Elgin    9 Reviews

When I first moved to Elgin 2 years ago I did not like it. I lived in a mobile home park near the river and highway 90 in a senior community that over prices it's lot  More

   |    Reply

Hi, as a way of updating the post for Elgin and providing a rebuttal for some of the negative reviews, I've decided to post on this board. I've lived in Elgin since  More

   |    Reply

Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Elgin my whole life and it is very sad to read these comments about my town.... I'm a senior at South Elgin High School and I will be graduating this  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Elgin


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.