Skip to main content
One weather site to rule them all
checkweather.io

Algonquin weather

Loading live data…

NWSNational Blend (NBM)
50°
Mainly clear
Feels 47° · Wind 4 mph · Humidity 86%
AmericanNOAA GFS
48°
Overcast
Feels 45° · Wind 4 mph · Humidity 85%
EuropeanECMWF
52°
Overcast
Feels 48° · Wind 7 mph · Humidity 79%

Latest for Algonquin: NWS (National Blend (NBM)): 50° Mainly clear · American (NOAA GFS): 48° Overcast · European (ECMWF): 52° Overcast.

CheckWeather.io on iPhoneFree. No ads, no account.

Algonquin weather alerts and warnings

active National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories

Checking the National Weather Service for active alerts covering Algonquin…

Algonquin weather in numbers

measured normals and 10 years of recorded weather

Algonquin swings 66°F across the year, from 82°F highs in July to 16°F lows in January, and August is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 37 in of precipitation. Over 10 years of recorded weather it averages 94 days a year at 77°F or above, 23 of them at 86°F or above, 121 frost nights, and rain on 131 days.

Warmest month
July
82°F average high
Coldest month
January
16°F average low
Wettest month
August
37 in a year
Comfortable
3 months
May, September and October
Residents
31,000
share this forecast
Most accurate here
European
92/100 CheckWeather Score
Warm days
94 days
a year at 77°F or above
Frost nights
121 nights
a year below 32°F
Rain days
131 days
a year with 0.04 in or more

Day counts are from the ERA5 reanalysis for Algonquin’s grid square, 2016 to 2025, counted the same way for every city so the numbers compare. A reanalysis square is an area, not a weather station, so it is good for counting days and not for a single day’s record.

The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around Algonquin and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
Loading the three model maps…

Algonquin hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

Loading the three models…

Algonquin 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split

Algonquin, Illinois (IL) is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 82°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 16°F), with roughly 37 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Algonquin right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Algonquin climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year (1991-2020)
Jan
28°
16°
Feb
36°
18°
Mar
45°
28°
Apr
57°
38°
May
69°
47°
Jun
79°
58°
Jul
82°
64°
Aug
80°
63°
Sep
73°
56°
Oct
60°
44°
Nov
45°
32°
Dec
34°
22°

Source: 1991-2020 averages, ERA5 for this place adjusted with NASA POWER.

How the weather around Algonquin has changed since 1995

Algonquin sits in the same roughly 50 km square of NASA's reanalysis as Aurora. That square shows no clear change in temperature between 1995-2004 and 2015-2024. See the full 30-year picture on the Aurora page.

Which forecast is most accurate in Algonquin?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
92
/100rank #1
96±0.4°F99±0.4 mph8290% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
86
/100rank #2
88±1.2°F96±1.4 mph7687% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy, each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

What do you think of the forecasts?

your vote counts

The accuracy above is the measured record. This is your opinion: which forecast service do you trust most in United States? Give each 1 to 5 stars.

NWSNational Blend (NBM)
Loading ratings…
AmericanNOAA GFS
Loading ratings…
EuropeanECMWF
Loading ratings…

One vote per service. Anonymous: we store no personal data, only a one-way hash of your connection for a day to stop double votes.

Common questions

What's the weather in Algonquin today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Algonquin today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Algonquin today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Algonquin and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Algonquin?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Algonquin (CheckWeather Score 92/100), ahead of the American at 86. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Algonquin?
July is typically the warmest month in Algonquin, with average highs around 82°F.
How cold does Algonquin get?
The coldest month in Algonquin is January, when overnight lows average about 16°F.
How much rain does Algonquin get?
Algonquin sees roughly 37 in of precipitation a year, with August usually the wettest month.

Nearby

More US weather