Local weather forecast

Weather in Elgin, NE

Updated 2026-09-26 08:45 local time · ZIP codes 68636

Light rain shower
Now59°F

Light rain shower

High / Low72° / 55°
Rain chance74%
Wind13 mph
No active weather alerts

No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.

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Next hours

NowLight rain shower59°48% rain
10 AMPatchy rain nearby57°34% rain
11 AMPatchy rain nearby58°45% rain
12 PMPatchy rain nearby59°33% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby61°31% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby64°25% rain
3 PMPatchy rain nearby64°27% rain
4 PMOvercast65°26% rain
5 PMPatchy rain nearby67°24% rain
6 PMOvercast66°23% rain
7 PMSunny71°12% rain
8 PMClear72°15% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Patchy rain nearby
72° 55°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 74%Gust 13 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Mist
75° 60°Mist
Rain 16%Gust 10 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
75° 58°Overcast
Rain 20%Gust 14 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like53°F
Humidity96%
Pressure29.90 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind13 mph SSE
Wind gusts25 mph
Precipitation0.01 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:24 AM
Sunset07:23 PM
Moonrise07:12 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour8 PM · 72°F
Coolest hour10 AM · 57°F
Highest rain chance11 AM · 45%
Strongest gusts9 AM · 23 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 45% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 53°F with winds near 13 mph.

Best window: 7 PM

71°F, 12% rain chance and 9 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 25 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 59°F, wind 13 mph, rain chance up to 45%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Elgin

Nebraska has a continental Great Plains climate with hot summers, cold winters, frequent wind and a spring and summer severe-storm season.

Elgin is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 41.98°N latitude and 98.08°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Elgin weather today

Light rain shower and 59°F in Elgin, NE. Today's high is 72°F with a 74% rain chance. Winds are around 13 mph with gusts near 25 mph. Relative humidity is 96%, pressure is 29.90 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Elgin

Sunrise is at 07:24 AM and sunset is at 07:23 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Mist with a high near 75°F and a low near 60°F. The maximum rain chance is 16%.

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