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Current conditions at

Chicago / West Chicago, Dupage Airport (KDPA)

Lat: 41.9°NLon: 88.25°WElev: 758ft.

Fair

59°F

15°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.9 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Oct 1:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Elgin IL

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 61. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Columbus Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 61. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Elgin IL
 42.03°N 88.28°W
Last Update:
2:40 am CDT Oct 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am CDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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