Elgin

Stark County, Illinois, United States

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Current Weather

24°

Drizzle

Feels Like: 24°

Min: 19°

Max: 28°

The next few hours will be overcast, with tomorrow reaching 23°C and dropping to 19°C. The coming days will be drizzle

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Daylight Hours

06:39

Sunrise

18:55

Sunset

12 hours 16 minutes of sunlight today

Moon

Waxing Crescent

11:35

Moonrise

20:25

Moonset

Daily Forecast

Tuesday

19°
28°

Today

17°
23°

Thursday

19°
24°

Friday

17°
22°

Saturday

18°
25°

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18°
21°

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16°
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14°
21°

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21°

Thursday

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Humidity

81% Humid
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Weather in Elgin tomorrow, September 16, 2026

Cloud cover dominates in Elgin on September 16, 2026, keeping sunshine limited. Expect a grey, overcast feel rather than long bright spells. Cloud leads the morning, peaking close to 100% near 00:00. Sunshine has little room until later in the day.

Expect highs of 23°C and cooler readings close to 17°C. Relative humidity sits between 73% and 96%, reaching its peak around 15:00. A lighter breeze peaks around 10:00 near 3.7 km/h.

Through the afternoon cloud remains the main feature, with cover near 88% around 12:00. Bright spells should stay limited even as the day wears on. Horizontal visibility sits around 15.9 km, briefly nearer 13.2 km. Expect sunrise at 06:40, sunset at 18:53, and 12 hours 13 minutes of sunlight today overall.

The practical takeaway for Elgin on September 16, 2026 is a cloudy day that stays usable, just not particularly bright, around 23°C.

Frequently asked questions about weather in Elgin

How warm does it get in Elgin?

The warmest month in Elgin is July, with average high temperatures of 29°C. The average temperature during this period is around 24°C.

How cold does it get in Elgin?

The coldest month in Elgin is January, with average low temperatures of -7°C. The average temperature during this period is around -4°C.

What is the wettest time of year in Elgin?

The wettest month in Elgin is May, with an average of 130mm of precipitation.

What is the driest time of year in Elgin?

The driest month in Elgin is February, with an average of 50mm of precipitation.

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