Elgin, IL weather in April
April in Elgin: cool, with frequent rain. Highs 59°F, lows 37°F, about 13 days with rain or snow and about 0.8 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 59°F
- Normal low
- 37°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 4.0 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.8 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 53°F | 65°F |
| Normal low | 32°F | 43°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 37% | 42% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:35 am / 7:18 pm | 5:50 am / 7:50 pm |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | 14.0 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical April day
- 6 am42°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 am50°Fdew point 38°F
- Noon56°Fdew point 38°F
- 3 pm57°Fdew point 38°F
- 6 pm53°Fdew point 37°F
- 9 pm48°Fdew point 37°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from West Chicago Dupage Airport (9 mi away); average wind 11 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F8 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow13 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below9 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 4.0 in; a dry April brings about 2.7 in and a wet one about 5.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.8 in.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202005: average high 65°F
- Coolest April2018: average high 50°F
- Wettest April1999: 8.5 in
- Driest April1997: 1.6 in
- Highest reading89°F (April 19, 2002)
- Lowest reading16°F (April 5, 1995)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
April compared with March and May
| March | April | May | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 46°F | 59°F | 70°F |
| Normal low | 26°F | 37°F | 48°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 13 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 8 | 14 |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 13.4 h | 14.6 h |
Highs change by +13°F from March and +11°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Peoria, IL115 mi · high 64°F · 12 wet days
- Cooler: Sister Bay, WI225 mi · high 47°F · 10 wet days
How Elgin ranks in April
- Normal high294th warmest of 378 cities; 8th of 8 in Illinois
- Wet days328th driest of 378
- Comfortable days230th most of 340
What to pack for Elgin in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 37°F, highs near 59°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 13 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 26; in 1 year in 10 it comes after May 12. All frost dates for Elgin.
Heating and cooling
April has 519 heating degree days and 4 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Elgin in April?
The normal high is 59°F and the normal low is 37°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 16°F (April 5, 1995).
Does it rain a lot in Elgin in April?
About 13 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.0 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 1999 (8.5 in); the driest was in 1997 (1.6 in).
Does it snow in Elgin in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 0.8 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is April a good time to visit Elgin?
April ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Elgin (59 out of 100). It has about 8 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Elgin (USC00112736), 1.8 mi N of the city center, 763 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: West Chicago Dupage Airport (USW00094892), 8.7 mi SSE of the city center, 754 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Chicago O'hare International Airport (725300-94846), 19 mi ESE of the city center, 672 ft (68 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).