Areas of fog, some locally dense with visibilities under one half mile, can be expected through the morning commute. Motorists should exercise caution this morning, especially during the morning commute, as visibilities may change suddenly over very short distances. This fog is expected to decrease through 8 and 9 AM as showers and thunderstorms increase and move into the area.
Local weather forecast
Weather in Elgin, IA
Updated 2026-08-11 12:30 local time · ZIP codes 52141
Now-1766°F
Sunny
High / Low86° / 69°
Rain chance74%
Wind8 mph
Weather alerts
2Active alerts
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 563 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 2 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN WISCONSIN THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN CRAWFORD GRANT RICHLAND THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF PLATTEVILLE, PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, AND RICHLAND CENTER.
Hourly
Next hours
Now-1766°10% rain
-1766°10% rain2 PM85°7% rain
85°7% rain3 PM86°6% rain
86°6% rain4 PM86°4% rain
86°4% rain5 PM85°4% rain
85°4% rain6 PM84°6% rain
84°6% rain7 PM82°7% rain
82°7% rain8 PM79°8% rain
79°8% rain9 PM
77°8% rain
77°8% rain10 PM76°7% rain
76°7% rain11 PM75°7% rain
75°7% rain12 AM
72°22% rain
72°22% rainForecast
3-day weather forecast
Today2026-08-11
86° 69°Sunny
Rain 74%Gust 12 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
79° 65°Sunny
Rain 80%Gust 10 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
79° 68°Mist
Rain 72%Gust 6 mph
Conditions
Weather details
Feels like-2172°F
Humidity80%
Pressure29.87 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind8 mph SE
Wind gusts11 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index7
Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and moon
Sunrise06:08 AM
Sunset08:15 PM
Moonrise04:05 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide
Weather insights for today
Umbrella not essential
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 22%).
Wear a warm coat and layers
It feels like -2172°F with winds near 8 mph.
Best window: 8 PM
79°F, 8% rain chance and 5 mph wind.
Use extra caution while driving
Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 13 mph.
Running conditions are less comfortable
Current temperature is -1766°F, wind 8 mph, rain chance up to 22%.
High UV protection needed
UV index is 7. Sunscreen, shade and protective clothing are recommended.
Elgin weather today
Sunny and -1766°F in Elgin, IA. Today's high is 86°F with a 74% rain chance. Winds are around 8 mph with gusts near 11 mph. Relative humidity is 80%, pressure is 29.87 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Elgin
Sunrise is at 06:08 AM and sunset is at 08:15 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 79°F and a low near 65°F. The maximum rain chance is 80%.
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