Fox River Trail at Elgin & Aurora, IL

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Bridge crossing the Fox River along the Fox River Trail corridor
Bridge crossing the Fox River along the Fox River Trail corridor — Photo by JeremyA, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons.

Today’s Forecast:

🌤
63°F
High: 63° | Low: 49°
Current Temperature
Station: KDPA
Observed at: 6:45 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 8 mph | Humidity: 59%
Tonight:Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. East northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunday:Mostly sunny. High near 70, with temperatures falling to around 68 in the afternoon. North northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunday Night:Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
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Today’s Report:

🚲 Biking

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for biking. High near 70°F. Low rain risk (2%).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Ideal conditions for biking. Comfortable temperature (high near 73°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

🛶 Paddling

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for paddling. High near 70°F. Low rain risk (2%).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Ideal conditions for paddling. Comfortable temperature (high near 73°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

🐟 Fishing

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for fishing. High near 70°F. Low rain risk (2%).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Ideal conditions for fishing. Comfortable temperature (high near 73°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

About Fox River Trail at Elgin & Aurora

The destination brings together the completed Kane County trail and official launch-to-portage river reaches, with a representative land point chosen for local weather context.

Planning an Outing

Use the forecast to evaluate river stage, low-head dams, portages, flood-prone trail sections, heat, lightning and winter ice, then confirm the operating rule for the precise part of this an urban river-and-rail corridor you intend to use.

Weather Tips

  • For this an urban river-and-rail corridor, read the gauge trend and upstream rainfall because current and floating debris can change after local skies clear.
  • Within an urban river-and-rail corridor, honor posted wet-trail closures and keep bicycles off hiking-only routes.

Nearby Towns and Areas

  • Elgin
  • St. Charles
  • Geneva
  • Batavia
  • Aurora
  • Fox River Trail

Adjust the Day to the Forecast

Move to shore or a short protected trail when wind, waves, flow or access is unsuitable; otherwise, replace natural-surface riding with a paved route when trails are closed.

7-Day Forecast

🌤
63°F
High: 63° | Low: 49°
Current Temperature
Station: KDPA
Observed at: 6:45 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 8 mph | Humidity: 59%
Sun ⛅
70° 49°
2%
Mon ⛅
73° 53°
0%
Tue ⛅
73° 61°
2%
Wed 🌧
71° 61°
56%
Thu 🌧
70° 57°
70%
Fri 🌧
67° 54°
40%
Sat 🌧
66° --°
24%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

70° Sun 73° Mon 73° Tue 71° Wed 70° Thu 67° Fri 66° Sat

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

49° Sun 53° Mon 61° Tue 61° Wed 57° Thu 54° Fri 50° Sat

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 100 Sun 100 Mon 100 Tue 94 Wed 21 Thu 95 Fri 100 Sat
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: September 26, 2026 7:33 pm CDT

Weather by Season

Winter

Freeze-thaw cycles leave shaded parts of this an urban river-and-rail corridor icy while exposed ground softens; verify roads and gates after storms.

Spring

Basin-wide rain can raise water and move debris through this an urban river-and-rail corridor; low access may remain closed after the crest.

Summer

Afternoon wind and lightning can end a water window on this an urban river-and-rail corridor; warm water may also bring advisories.

Fall

Cold water arrives before winter air on this an urban river-and-rail corridor; stronger fronts shorten launch windows and seasonal facilities reduce hours.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Local climate: This local planning area has an annual average temperature about 49–52°F, receives roughly 35–39 inches of precipitation and records commonly 25–35 inches.
  • Wettest season: Late spring and early summer.
  • Driest season: Late winter and early fall.
  • Annual average temperature: About 49–52°f.
  • Annual snowfall: Commonly 25–35 inches.