Illinois, United States
Algonquin
Algonquin is a town in Illinois, United States. It has a population of about 29,700 (2020). The climate is classified as hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.
Now56°F
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct
Population29,700
Local time18:27
42.17° N, 88.29° WElevation 741 ftUTC−5 · Central Daylight Time
Postal code60102October: high / low62° / 41°
Rain this month76mm
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct
Best: May · Sep–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Algonquin at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:14 · 18:0210 h 48 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous88% · Moonrise 16:33Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 4.8Next holiday3 NovemberElection DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay · Sep–Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month84°F
Average high in July
Coolest month13°F
Average low in January
Wettest monthMay
107 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
41 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 14 km
Weather in Algonquin
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
56°F
Today hour by hourClear · wind 8 km/h · humidity 88%
Today22 Oct71°40°
Fri23 Oct69°43°
Sat24 Oct67°43°
Sun25 Oct71°48°
Mon26 Oct63°46°
Tue27 Oct59°46°
Wed28 Oct66°43°
Thu29 Oct60°45°3.4 mm
Fri30 Oct48°32°
Sat31 Oct56°28°
When to go to Algonquin
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 34 | 34 | 32 | 54 | 64 | 59 | 56 | 60 | 78 | 68 | 34 | 32 |
| High | 30° | 35° | 46° | 59° | 71° | 80° | 84° | 82° | 75° | 62° | 47° | 35° |
| Low | 13° | 17° | 27° | 37° | 48° | 58° | 62° | 60° | 52° | 41° | 30° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 41 | 41 | 56 | 89 | 107 | 104 | 98 | 116 | 84 | 76 | 72 | 50 |
| Wet days | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 |
What's on in Algonquin
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Algonquin
Outdoors around Algonquin
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Santa's Village AZoosment ParkTheme parks · 863 ft
1.2 kmSunburst Bay Aquatic CenterWater parks
1.3 kmFarm ZooZoos
1.7 kmDome Hill Observation DeckViewpoints
1.8 kmBoulder Ridge Country ClubGolf courses
2 kmWing Park Golf CourseGolf courses
2.2 kmVilla OliviaSki area · 1 km of pistes · 5 lifts
18 kmWilmot MountainSki area · 5 km of pistes · 13 lifts
38 kmNature around Algonquin
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of United States seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Algonquin
Towns and villages around Algonquin
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Camp Algonquin2.9 kmLake in the Hills3.5 kmHaegers Bend3.8 kmTurner Camp4.5 kmTrout Valley4.9 kmOakbrook Estates Mobile Home Park6.5 kmCary6.9 kmFox River Grove7.7 kmSki Hill8.2 kmCrystal Lake8.6 kmLakewood8.7 kmSilver Lake8.7 kmOakwood Hills9.9 kmNorth Shore10 kmCrystal Vista10 kmCrystal Gardens10 kmRawson Bridge11 kmRoyal Oaks Mobile Home Park11 kmHuntley11 kmPort Barrington11 kmFox River Shores12 kmBarreville13 kmRidgefield13 kmPrairie Grove13 kmTerra Cotta13 kmCoyne13 kmBurtons Bridge14 kmHolcombville Corners14 kmHoliday Hills15 km
Algonquin from above
Around Algonquin31 places to see, do and reach nearby
Lake Killarney, IllinoisNature5.4 miVulcan LakesNature3.6 miCrystal Lake, LakewoodNature5.7 miSilver Lake, IllinoisNature6.0 miGoose Lake, Barrington HillsNature6.0 miLacey Lake, IllinoisNature5.9 miIndian Trail BeachNature1.8 miDuck Island, Tower LakeNature8.5 miVilla OliviaSki area11 miWilmot MountainSki area24 miChristian Geister HouseMonumentunder 0.1 miElgin Tower BuildingMonument8.7 miSt. Mary's Church of GilbertsMonument5.8 miMilk Pail RestaurantMonument6.4 miGrigsby EstateMonument5.9 miJohn Robertson, Jr., HouseMonument8.0 miElgin AcademyMonument8.6 miLibrary HallMonument3.8 miElgin Area Historical SocietyMuseum8.7 miPlace de la MusiqueMuseum4.4 miLaura Davidson Sears Academy of Fine ArtMuseum8.6 miElgin Public MuseumMuseum8.7 miCaryStation4.0 miFox River GroveStation4.4 miPingree RoadStation4.7 miElginPlace8.9 miSchaumburgPlace14 miWoodstockPlace13 miLake ZurichPlace11 miRolling MeadowsPlace15 miMcHenryPlace12 mi
Postal code
60102
Getting to Algonquin
Chicago O'Hare International AirportORD
38 kmChicago Midway International AirportMDW
62 kmChicago Rockford International AirportRFD
66 kmCaryRailway station
6.5 kmFox River GroveRailway station
7.1 kmPingree RoadRailway station
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Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Algonquin?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Algonquin.
What is the hottest month in Algonquin?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F and lows of 62°F.
What is the coldest month in Algonquin?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 30°F and lows of 13°F.
What is the rainiest month in Algonquin?
May is the wettest month with about 4.2 in of precipitation on 13 wet days.
What is the postal code of Algonquin?
The postal code of Algonquin is 60102.