Weather forecast for todayDorchester, IL

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 3:37 am CDT

  • 43°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 0mphWNW 300°
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Dewpoint: 43°F
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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In Dorchester, at the moment, a deep blue sky remains clear and cloudless.
The temperature is a brisk 42.8°F. The current temperature is near the lowest anticipated 46.4°F for today.

Wednesday Oct 21, 2026

  • 75°F
  • 46°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphS 188°
  • Humidity: 62%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:15 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:12 pm CDT
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On Wednesday, October 21, sun-filled skies will remain for most of the day.
A substantial temperature range, peaking at a warm 75.2°F and bottoming out at a chilly 46.4°F, is forecasted.
The forecast high of 75.2°F aligns more closely with September's typical high of 77.9°F than with October's usual 65.3°F.
Sunrise will be at 7:15 am and sunset at 6:12 pm; the daylight will last for 10h and 57min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 2 pm - 4 pm 73°C.
Coldest period: 4 am - 6 am 43°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 2%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 4 am
  • 43°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 0mphSE 127°
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 6 am
  • 43°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 0mphS 180°
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunrise: 7:15 am
  • 8 am
  • 46°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphSE 128°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 am
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphS 172°
  • Humidity: 59%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 12 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphSSW 200°
  • Humidity: 41%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 2 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphSW 216°
  • Humidity: 33%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 4 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphWSW 241°
  • Humidity: 32%
  • Pressure: 30.18"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 6 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphSW 229°
  • Humidity: 41%
  • Pressure: 30.18"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:12 pm
  • 8 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphWSW 246°
  • Humidity: 65%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphWNW 299°
  • Humidity: 74%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, primarily bright and occasionally cloudy weather is expected.
The temperature will be between the lowest temperature of 42.8°F and the highest temperature of 73.4°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 2 pm to 4 pm.
The forecasted maximum is more similar to September's typical high of 77.9°F than the average for October. The minimum temperature will be in line with October's average low of 48.4°F.
Updated: Oct 21, 2026 @ 08:37:27 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Currently (3:37 am CDT) it is 42.8°F in Dorchester.

Today, clear skies with only minor cloud interruptions are in the outlook.

Today, the highest temperature will be 75.2°F, while the lowest temperature will be 46.4°F.
The maximum temperature will be uncommonly higher than the average highest temperature of 65.3°F in October. The lowest temperature will be in line with the average low of 48.4°F.

On Wednesday, in Dorchester, sunrise will be at 7:15 am and sunset at 6:12 pm (CDT).

In Dorchester, the length of the day today will be 10h and 57min.