Illinois, United States Weather

Illinois,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
-12°C
10.4°F
°C °F

Condition: Moderate Snowfall

Pressure: 998 hPa

Feel like: -18 °C

Temperature: -12°C

Cloud: 100%

Humidity: 79%

Wind: NE - 13 km/h

Visibility: 2.22 km

Weather forecast

Mon
26 Jan
-15°C / -9°C
Overcast
Tue
27 Jan
-12°C / -1°C
Overcast
Wed
28 Jan
-14°C / -8°C
Snow Fall Slight
Thu
29 Jan
-14°C / -8°C
Overcast
Fri
30 Jan
-14°C / -7°C
Overcast
Hourly forecast today:
05:00 AM
-15° / -12°
-15° / -12°
Moderate Snowfall
79% 22 km/h
06:00 AM
-15° / -12°
-15° / -12°
Moderate Snowfall
82% 20 km/h
07:00 AM
-15° / -12°
-15° / -12°
Snow Fall Slight
80% 17 km/h
08:00 AM
-15° / -12°
-15° / -12°
Snow Fall Slight
81% 18 km/h
09:00 AM
-14° / -12°
-14° / -12°
Snow Fall Slight
82% 18 km/h
10:00 AM
-14° / -12°
-14° / -12°
Snow Fall Slight
84% 20 km/h
11:00 AM
-14° / -12°
-14° / -12°
Snow Fall Slight
83% 21 km/h
12:00 PM
-14° / -12°
-14° / -12°
Snow Fall Slight
84% 24 km/h
13:00 PM
-14° / -12°
-14° / -12°
Snow Fall Slight
84% 26 km/h
14:00 PM
-14° / -11°
-14° / -11°
Snow Fall Slight
80% 25 km/h
15:00 PM
-14° / -11°
-14° / -11°
Snow Fall Slight
82% 26 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high -1.77°C
  • Average low -9.63°C
  • Hottest day 14°C (09 January 2026)
  • Coldest day -21°C (23 January 2026)
  • Average humidity 68.47%
  • Days with precipitation 16 days
  • Highest precipitation 53 mm (25 January 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: -12°C
  • Min: -19°C
  • Total Precipitation: 3 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Illinois over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Illinois in the coming days

Rainfall in Illinois in the coming days

Illinois Climate Summary

Illinois features a Humid continental, no dry season, hot summer (Köppen classification: Dfa), with an average annual temperature of 12.07ºC (53.73ºF), which is about -0.57% lower than the national average for United States. Annually, the city experiences approximately 38.16 millimeters (1.5 inches) of rainfall, spread across 87.73 rainy days, accounting for 24.04% of the year.

Longitude 40.6331249
Latitude -89.3985283
Yearly high temperature 15.14ºC (59.25ºF)
Yearly low temperature 6.9ºC (44.42ºF)
Hottest month July 27.72ºC (81.9ºF)
Coldest month January -7.09ºC (19.24ºF)
Yearly precip 38.16mm (1.5in)
Days with rainfall 87.73 days (24.04%)
Driest month December (78.37%)
Wettest month May (77.38%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January -1.0° / -7.09° 3.82 days
February 1.4° / -5.63° 4.73 days
March 9.03° / 1.17° 6.45 days
April 15.53° / 6.66° 9.0 days
May 22.0° / 13.0° 12.64 days
June 26.49° / 17.26° 10.55 days
July 27.72° / 18.69° 10.91 days
August 27.14° / 17.47° 7.73 days
September 24.45° / 14.28° 7.09 days
October 17.23° / 8.28° 6.36 days
November 8.89° / 1.57° 4.45 days
December 2.76° / -2.82° 4.0 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Illinois?

July has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 27.72ºC) and January are the coolest (daily mean of -7.09ºC).

2. What should I wear in Illinois today?

For today's frigid weather in Illinois, with low temperatures at -8ºC (17.6ºF), it's crucial to dress in warm, insulated layers. You should consider wearing:
- Waterproof and insulated boots
- Insulated gloves or mittens
- Fleece or wool sweater
- Beanie or thermal hat

Temperature

Early
-15°C / -13°C
Morning
-14°C / -12°C
Afternoon
-14°C / -11°C
Evening
-14°C / -8°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 451
  • CO 243
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 13
  • O3 41
  • PM10 7
  • PM25 7
  • SO2 4
  • CH4 1,438

Sunrise / Sunset

13:13
23:06