Elgin, IL weather in July
In July, Elgin sees highs around 84°F and lows around 63°F: warm and often humid, with some rain. There are about 9 days with rain. It is one of the warmest months in Elgin.
- Normal high
- 84°F
- Normal low
- 63°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 4.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 11
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 84°F | 84°F |
| Normal low | 62°F | 63°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 32% | 32% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:21 am / 8:32 pm | 5:45 am / 8:13 pm |
| Daylight | 15.2 h | 14.5 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 July day
- 6 am67°Fdew point 63°F
- 9 am76°Fdew point 64°F
- Noon80°Fdew point 63°F
- 3 pm82°Fdew point 63°F
- 6 pm79°Fdew point 63°F
- 9 pm71°Fdew point 63°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from West Chicago Dupage Airport (9 mi away); average wind 8 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F5 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more6 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more11 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 4.0 in; a dry July brings about 2.6 in and a wet one about 4.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202012: average high 92°F
- Coolest July2009: average high 77°F
- Wettest July2017: 9.7 in
- Driest July2001: 1.2 in
- Highest reading102°F (July 8, 2012)
- Lowest reading47°F (July 2, 2001)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
July compared with June and August
| June | July | August | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 80°F | 84°F | 82°F |
| Normal low | 58°F | 63°F | 61°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 9 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 11 | 5 | 7 |
| Daylight | 15.2 h | 14.9 h | 13.8 h |
Highs change by +4°F from June and -2°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Cooler: Sister Bay, WI225 mi · high 76°F · 10 wet days
How Elgin ranks in July
- Normal high250th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 8 in Illinois
- Wet days193rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days106th most of 340
What to pack for Elgin in July
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.9 hours of daylight and highs near 84°F
Heating and cooling
July has 5 heating degree days and 273 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Elgin in July?
The normal high is 84°F and the normal low is 63°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 102°F (most recently on July 8, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Elgin in July?
About 9 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.0 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2017 (9.7 in); the driest was in 2001 (1.2 in).
Is July a good time to visit Elgin?
July ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Elgin (58 out of 100). It has about 5 comfortable days and about 6 days at 90°F or hotter. 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).