Elgin, IA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Elgin weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Elgin.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Elgin
What is the weather usually like in Elgin?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 9°F average low
- 38.9 inprecipitation per year · 989 mm
- 39.8 insnowfall per year · 101 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Elgin: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station POSTVILLE, IA US (USC00136766), adjusted for the elevation of Elgin.
Elgin weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Elgin through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 26 min |
| February | 7:01 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| May | 5:41 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| June | 5:25 AM | 8:48 PM | 15 h 23 min |
| July | 5:39 AM | 8:45 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| November | 6:57 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| December | 7:29 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 5 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Elgin?
Elgin has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 9°F (-13°C).
It gets about 38.9 inches (989 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 40 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Elgin is June to September. At 807 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Elgin
What is the hottest month in Elgin?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Elgin?
January, with an average low of 9°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Elgin?
About 38.9 inches (989 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Elgin?
Yes, about 40 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Elgin?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Elgin have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Elgin in November?
Highs average 46°F and lows 27°F, with about 2.1 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Elgin?
Around 6:57 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:44 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Elgin weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Elgin.
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