Climate and monthly weather forecastElkhart, IA
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Elkhart, Iowa, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and 27.7°F (-2.4°C). In Elkhart, the month of January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 27.7°F (-2.4°C) at the peak and 14.4°F (-9.8°C) at the lowest. Weather in January »Weather in February
February, the last month of the winter in Elkhart, is another freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18°F (-7.8°C) and an average high of 31.5°F (-0.3°C). Elkhart's shift into February sets the average high-temperature at a still freezing cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C), a figure that deviates only slightly from January's 27.7°F (-2.4°C). Weather in February »Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Elkhart, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and max 46.8°F (8.2°C). March signals a clear increase in the average high-temperature, soaring from February's freezing cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) to a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C). Weather in March »Weather in April
April in Elkhart, Iowa, is a moderate spring month, with an average temperature ranging between min 42.3°F (5.7°C) and max 59.4°F (15.2°C). The transition from March to April brings a temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C) to a refreshing 59.4°F (15.2°C). Weather in April »Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Elkhart, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.1°F (11.7°C) and 69.6°F (20.9°C). May's arrival is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 59.4°F (15.2°C) in April to an agreeable 69.6°F (20.9°C). Weather in May »Weather in June
June, the first month of the summer in Elkhart, is a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 62.6°F (17°C) and an average high of 79.3°F (26.3°C). The start of June is characterized by an increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from an agreeable 69.6°F (20.9°C) in May to a moderately hot 79.3°F (26.3°C). Weather in June »Weather in July
July, like June, in Elkhart, Iowa, is a moderately hot summer month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 65.1°F (18.4°C) and 82.2°F (27.9°C). July, marked by an average high-temperature of 82.2°F (27.9°C) and a low-temperature of 65.1°F (18.4°C), is the warmest month. In July, the heat index is computed to be a tropical 89.6°F (32°C). Weather in July »Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Elkhart, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 62.2°F (16.8°C) and max 81.1°F (27.3°C). August records an average high-temperature of a still warm 81.1°F (27.3°C), indicating a minor variation from the preceding month. Weather in August »Weather in September
September, the first month of the autumn in Elkhart, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 55.9°F (13.3°C) and an average high of 75.2°F (24°C). As August shifts into September, a minor alteration in temperatures is observed, with average highs reducing from 81.1°F (27.3°C) to a still warm 75.2°F (24°C). Weather in September »Weather in October
October, like September, is another mild autumn month in Elkhart, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.4°F (6.9°C) and 60.3°F (15.7°C). With the onset of October, Elkhart's weather experiences a distinct temperature drop, moving from a moderately hot 75.2°F (24°C) in September to a mild 60.3°F (15.7°C). Weather in October »Weather in November
November, the last month of the autumn in Elkhart, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 46.8°F (8.2°C) and an average low of 32.7°F (0.4°C). The arrival of November corresponds with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from October's mild 60.3°F (15.7°C) to a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C). Weather in November »Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Elkhart, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and 34°F (1.1°C). Transition from November to December is accompanied by a temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C) to a wintry 34°F (1.1°C). Weather in December »Updated: Jul 5, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and a low of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).
The most humid month in Elkhart is January, with an average relative humidity of 83%.
The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.9 days and typically collects 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.
Throughout the year, there are 129.8 rainfall days, and 25.91" (658mm) of precipitation is accumulated.
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall.
In Elkhart, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.2 days and aggregates up to 13.94" (354mm) of snow.
With an average of 4.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.
The months with the lowest UV index in Elkhart are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 8.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of snow.
On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17 days and typically aggregates up to 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation.
June through September are months without snowfall.
The month with the longest days in Elkhart is June, with an average of 15h and 12min of daylight.
The months with the highest UV index are June and July, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
Elkhart's July weather, marked by an average high temperature of 82.2°F (27.9°C) and an average low temperature of 65.1°F (18.4°C), is the warmest in the year.
July has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.4h of sunshine.
The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 70%.
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
Average temperature
Elkhart, IA
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure
Elkhart, IA
- Average pressure in January:
30.16"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.14"Hg - Average pressure in March:
30.07"Hg - Average pressure in April:
29.93"Hg - Average pressure in May:
29.93"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.88"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.96"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.97"Hg - Average pressure in September:
30.01"Hg - Average pressure in October:
30.01"Hg - Average pressure in November:
30.09"Hg - Average pressure in December:
30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed
Elkhart, IA
- Average wind speed in January:
10.3mph - Average wind speed in February:
10.2mph - Average wind speed in March:
10.3mph - Average wind speed in April:
10.4mph - Average wind speed in May:
8.8mph - Average wind speed in June:
8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity
Elkhart, IA
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall
Elkhart, IA
- Average rainfall in January:
0.94" - Average rainfall in February:
1.06" - Average rainfall in March:
1.77" - Average rainfall in April:
2.72" - Average rainfall in May:
3.98" - Average rainfall in June:
3.5"
- Average rainfall in July:
2.13" - Average rainfall in August:
2.48" - Average rainfall in September:
2.6" - Average rainfall in October:
2.13" - Average rainfall in November:
1.34" - Average rainfall in December:
1.26"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").
Average rainfall days
Elkhart, IA
- Average rainfall days in January:
4.9 days - Average rainfall days in February:
3.7 days - Average rainfall days in March:
10.8 days - Average rainfall days in April:
14.8 days - Average rainfall days in May:
17 days - Average rainfall days in June:
17.2 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
14.5 days - Average rainfall days in August:
13.1 days - Average rainfall days in September:
10.8 days - Average rainfall days in October:
10.2 days - Average rainfall days in November:
7.6 days - Average rainfall days in December:
5.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).
Average snowfall
Elkhart, IA
- Average snowfall in January:
4.09" - Average snowfall in February:
4.17" - Average snowfall in March:
1.69" - Average snowfall in April:
0.67" - Average snowfall in May:
0.16" - Average snowfall in June:
0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days
Elkhart, IA
- Average snowfall days in January:
9.8 days - Average snowfall days in February:
8.8 days - Average snowfall days in March:
5.3 days - Average snowfall days in April:
1.4 days - Average snowfall days in May:
0.2 days - Average snowfall days in June:
0 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0 days - Average snowfall days in August:
0 days - Average snowfall days in September:
0 days - Average snowfall days in October:
0.6 days - Average snowfall days in November:
2.4 days - Average snowfall days in December:
7.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Elkhart, IA
- Average daylight in January:
9h and 36min - Average daylight in February:
10h and 36min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in April:
13h and 24min - Average daylight in May:
14h and 36min - Average daylight in June:
15h and 12min
- Average daylight in July:
14h and 54min - Average daylight in August:
13h and 48min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 30min - Average daylight in October:
11h and 6min - Average daylight in November:
9h and 48min - Average daylight in December:
9h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in January:
4h and 18min - Average sunshine in February:
4h and 48min - Average sunshine in March:
6h and 6min - Average sunshine in April:
8h and 0min - Average sunshine in May:
8h and 42min - Average sunshine in June:
9h and 48min
- Average sunshine in July:
10h and 24min - Average sunshine in August:
9h and 54min - Average sunshine in September:
9h and 24min - Average sunshine in October:
5h and 36min - Average sunshine in November:
5h and 36min - Average sunshine in December:
4h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days
Elkhart, IA
- Average sunshine days in January:
17.5 days - Average sunshine days in February:
16.3 days - Average sunshine days in March:
14.8 days - Average sunshine days in April:
12.9 days - Average sunshine days in May:
12.3 days - Average sunshine days in June:
11 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
13.9 days - Average sunshine days in August:
15.9 days - Average sunshine days in September:
17.5 days - Average sunshine days in October:
18.7 days - Average sunshine days in November:
19.1 days - Average sunshine days in December:
18.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).
Average UV index
Elkhart, IA
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover
Elkhart, IA
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility
Elkhart, IA
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and July (5mi).
