Elkhart, IL Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
72°F
Light Rain
Rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 72°F | Light Rain | 20 mph S | 80% |
| Tonight | 54°F | Rain | 13 to 17 mph S | 85% |
| Wednesday | 60°F | Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 12 to 15 mph SW | 14% |
| Wednesday Night | 44°F | Mostly Cloudy | 10 mph SW | 1% |
| Thursday | 60°F | Mostly Sunny | 8 to 14 mph WSW | 5% |
| Thursday Night | 43°F | Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain | 7 mph NW | 22% |
| Friday | 55°F | Mostly Cloudy | 6 to 10 mph NNW | 14% |
| Friday Night | 36°F | Mostly Cloudy | 2 to 9 mph N | 5% |
| Saturday | 54°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph NW | 1% |
| Saturday Night | 34°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 mph W | 1% |
| Sunday | 60°F | Sunny | 2 to 9 mph W | 8% |
| Sunday Night | 34°F | Mostly Clear | 3 to 7 mph WNW | 5% |
| Monday | 64°F | Sunny | 3 to 10 mph SW | 2% |
| Monday Night | 39°F | Mostly Clear | 7 mph WSW | 2% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Elkhart, IL
Last spring frost
Apr 20
First fall frost
Oct 16
Growing season
179 days
Hardiness zone
6a
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Lincoln, Il (11.3 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.