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Showers,much the same tomorrow

NWS, the American and the European model agree on a high near 81° in Elgin today. Tomorrow looks cloudy around 79°, with a 0% chance of rain.

81°69°
79°65°
79°61°
84°61°
82°69°
79°63°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowsplit ±4°Mondaymodels agreeTuesdaysplit ±4°Wednesdaysplit ±13°Thursdaymodels agree
NWSNational Blend (NBM)
82°
Showers
Today 82°·Low 70°·Rain 24%
AmericanNOAA GFS
80°
Cloudy
Today 80°·Low 69°·Rain 24%
EuropeanECMWF
82°
Light drizzle
Today 82°·Low 68°·Rain 31%

The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around Elgin and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Showers
81° 69°
models agree
Tomorrow
Cloudy
79° 65°
±4°
Mon
Cloudy
79° 61°
models agree
Tue
Cloudy
84° 61°
±4°
Wed
Light drizzle
82° 69°
±13°
Thu
Partly cloudy
79° 63°
models agree
Fri
Cloudy
82° 58°
±6°
Sat
Light drizzle
84° 64°
±6°
Sun
Rain
79° 64°
±5°
Mon
Light rain
72° 58°
±5°
Tue
Light drizzle
69° 53°
±14°
Wed
Mostly clear
70° 50°
±9°
Thu
Partly cloudy
73° 53°
±9°
Fri
Partly cloudy
74° 58°
±7°

Elgin, IL is at its warmest in Jun (average highs near 82°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 20°F), with roughly 41 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Elgin 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.

Elgin climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
32°
20°
Feb
43°
25°
Mar
48°
31°
Apr
59°
40°
May
72°
51°
Jun
82°
61°
Jul
82°
64°
Aug
82°
64°
Sep
77°
59°
Oct
64°
47°
Nov
49°
36°
Dec
39°
28°

Which forecast is most accurate in Elgin?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
94
/100rank #1
95±0.5°F98±0.8 mph8994% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
75
/100rank #2
86±1.4°F95±1.5 mph4771% 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.

Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±2°80° to 82°±7%24% to 31% chance
Tomorrow±4°77° to 82°models agree0% to 0% chance
Mon±4°78° to 81°models agree0% to 0% chance
Tue±4°81° to 86°±5%1% to 6% chance
Wed±13°74° to 88°±22%45% to 67% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain — and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Elgin

today, local time
Sunrise
06:23
Sunset
19:20
Daylight
12h 57m

Common questions

What's the weather in Elgin today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Elgin 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 Elgin today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Elgin 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 Elgin?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Elgin (CheckWeather Score 94/100), ahead of the American at 75. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Elgin?
June is typically the warmest month in Elgin, with average highs around 82°F.
How cold does Elgin get?
The coldest month in Elgin is January, when overnight lows average about 20°F.
How much rain does Elgin get?
Elgin sees roughly 41 in of precipitation a year, with July usually the wettest month.

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