Weather forecast for todayElgin, IA

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 10:50 am CDT

  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphSSW 200°
  • Humidity: 56%
  • Dewpoint: 39°F
  • Pressure: 30.3"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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In Elgin, currently, a cloudless sky and warm sun dominate the day.
The temperature is a mild 55.4°F, the real-feel temperature is slightly different, appraised at a fresh 51.8°F. The current temperature is a few degrees off the highest temperature of the day.

Sunday Oct 18, 2026

  • 64°F
  • 41°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 15mphSSW 198°
  • Humidity: 47%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:23 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:19 pm CDT
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Today, on Sunday, October 18, skies are expected to be clear and full of sunshine.
The highest forecasted temperature is a comfortable 64.4°F, while the lowest temperature will be a wintry 41°F.
Temperatures are trending warmer, with a peak resembling September's average maximum rather than October's seasonal high.
Sunrise was at 7:23 am and sunset will be at 6:19 pm; the daylight will last for 10h and 55min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 3 pm - 5 pm 63°C.
Coldest hour: 1 am 46°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 1 am 6%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 11 am
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphSSW 205°
  • Humidity: 55%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 12 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 15mphSSW 203°
  • Humidity: 49%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 1 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 15mphSSW 200°
  • Humidity: 46%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 2 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphSSW 203°
  • Humidity: 45%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 3 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 15mphSSW 198°
  • Humidity: 44%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 4 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphSSW 193°
  • Humidity: 43%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 5 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphSSW 192°
  • Humidity: 46%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 6 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphS 187°
  • Humidity: 49%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:19 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphS 183°
  • Humidity: 58%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphS 184°
  • Humidity: 66%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphS 188°
  • Humidity: 69%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphSSW 194°
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSSW 201°
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Elgin, sunny conditions are likely to prevail.
The temperature will vary between the lowest temperature of 50°F and the highest temperature of 62.6°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 2 pm to 5 pm.
The forecasted maximum is more consistent with September's typical high of 71.4°F than the average for October. The nighttime low today will be close to October's typical minimum temperature.
Updated: Oct 18, 2026 @ 15:50:49 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Currently (10:50 am CDT) it is 55.4°F in Elgin.

On Sunday, conditions will remain bright with clear skies.

Today, the maximum temperature in Elgin will be 64.4°F, while the minimum temperature will be 41°F.
The maximum temperature today will be slightly warmer than the average highest temperature in October. The lowest temperature today will be in line with the average low temperature.

On Sunday, in Elgin, sunrise was at 7:23 am and sunset will be at 6:19 pm (CDT).

In Elgin, today, there will be 10h and 55min of daylight.