South Elmhurst, IL

Unincorporated community in DuPage County, Illinois

South Elmhurst is a small unincorporated community in DuPage County, Illinois. It is 1.1 miles N of Elmhurst, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 60126.

South Elmhurst at a glance

State
Illinois
County
DuPage County
ZIP code
60126
Nearest town
Elmhurst (1.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.8819, -87.9400

Weather in South Elmhurst now

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South Elmhurst weather by the hour

South Elmhurst weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of South Elmhurst.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in South Elmhurst

What is the weather usually like in South Elmhurst?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

14°33°52°71°90°32°19°Jan36°22°Feb47°31°Mar59°40°Apr71°51°May80°61°Jun85°66°Jul83°65°Aug76°57°Sep63°45°Oct48°34°Nov37°24°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.0"Jan2.0"Feb2.4"Mar3.8"Apr4.5"May4.1"Jun3.7"Jul4.3"Aug3.2"Sep3.4"Oct2.4"Nov2.1"Dec

Best time to visit South Elmhurst: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHICAGO OHARE INTL AP, IL US (USW00094846), adjusted for the elevation of South Elmhurst.

South Elmhurst weather month by month

January
32° 19°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 11.3 in of snow
February
36° 22°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 10.7 in of snow
March
47° 31°F
2.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 5.5 in of snow
April
59° 40°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.3 in of snow
May
71° 51°F
4.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
80° 61°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
85° 66°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
83° 65°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
76° 57°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
63° 45°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
November
48° 34°F
2.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow
December
37° 24°F
2.1 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 7.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in South Elmhurst through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:15 AM4:47 PM9 h 32 min
February6:45 AM5:26 PM10 h 40 min
March7:01 AM6:59 PM11 h 58 min
April6:09 AM7:34 PM13 h 24 min
May5:29 AM8:06 PM14 h 37 min
June5:14 AM8:30 PM15 h 15 min
July5:28 AM8:27 PM14 h 58 min
August5:58 AM7:53 PM13 h 54 min
September6:30 AM7:02 PM12 h 32 min
October7:03 AM6:11 PM11 h 8 min
November6:40 AM4:32 PM9 h 52 min
December7:10 AM4:23 PM9 h 12 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in South Elmhurst?

South Elmhurst has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).

It gets about 37.9 inches (962 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 38 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit South Elmhurst is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near South Elmhurst

The closest live webcam is Glendale Heights, 7.1 miles W of South Elmhurst.

Glendale HeightsGlendale Heights · 7.1 mi WOn Windy
WheatonWheaton · 7.3 mi SWOn Windy
Lockport › WestLockport · 16.2 mi SOn Windy
Chicago › North: South Rose Garden - Lake Michigan - South Loop - Magma by Mark di Suvero - Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial FountainChicago · 16.7 mi EOn Windy
Chicago › South-west: Soldier FieldChicago · 16.7 mi EOn Windy
EvanstonEvanston · 17.8 mi NEOn Windy
Palos HeightsPalos Heights · 19.0 mi SOn Windy
Chicago: Navy PierChicago · 19.0 mi EOn Windy
Highland Park › West: Shepard ParkHighland Park · 19.8 mi NOn Windy

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Questions about South Elmhurst

Where is South Elmhurst, IL?

South Elmhurst is an unincorporated community in DuPage County, Illinois, 1.1 miles N of Elmhurst.

What county is South Elmhurst in?

South Elmhurst is in DuPage County, Illinois.

What is the ZIP code of South Elmhurst, IL?

The ZIP code for South Elmhurst is 60126.

What is the nearest town to South Elmhurst?

Elmhurst, 1.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near South Elmhurst?

Yes. The closest is Glendale Heights, 7.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in South Elmhurst?

July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in South Elmhurst?

January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).

How much does it rain in South Elmhurst?

About 37.9 inches (962 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in South Elmhurst?

Yes, about 38 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit South Elmhurst?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does South Elmhurst have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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