Weather forecast for todayEssex, IL

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 7:58 am CST

  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphSSE 150°
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Dewpoint: 54°F
  • Pressure: 30.15"Hg
  • Visibility: 8mi
  • UV index: 0
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Currently, in Essex, a thick, uninterrupted layer of clouds is hanging overhead.
The temperature is a refreshing 55.4°F, and the felt air temperature is almost the same at 53.6°F. The current temperature is a few degrees off the maximum of 62.6°F for today.

Monday Nov 2, 2026

  • 63°F
  • 61°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 9%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphSSE 161°
  • Humidity: 85%
  • UV index: 1
  • Sunrise: 6:25 am CST
  • Sunset: 4:47 pm CST
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On Monday, November 2, expect persistent cloudiness.
Temperatures will experience a minor oscillation, reaching a high of an enjoyable 62.6°F and dropping to a low of a comfortable 60.8°F.
Temperatures are trending warmer, with a peak resembling October's average maximum rather than November's seasonal high.
Sunrise was at 6:25 am and sunset will be at 4:47 pm; the daylight will last for 10h and 22min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 2 pm - 4 pm 63°C.
Coldest hour: 8 am 55°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 8 pm 10%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 8 am
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphSSE 155°
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Pressure: 30.12"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 am
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphSSE 161°
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Pressure: 30.12"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 10 am
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphSSE 164°
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Pressure: 30.12"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 11 am
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 13mphSSE 163°
  • Humidity: 83%
  • Pressure: 30.09"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 12 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 13mphSSE 164°
  • Humidity: 80%
  • Pressure: 30.06"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 1 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 13mphSSE 165°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 2 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphSSE 166°
  • Humidity: 80%
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 3 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphSSE 162°
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 4 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 13mphSSE 158°
  • Humidity: 83%
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 4:47 pm
  • 5 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 13mphSSE 157°
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 6 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 9%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 13mphSSE 160°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 7 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 10%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphSSE 162°
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 10%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphSSE 166°
  • Humidity: 96%
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 10%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphS 169°
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 9%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphS 172°
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 9%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphS 174°
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Essex, overcast weather is expected.
The temperature will vary between the highest temperature of 62.6°F and the lowest temperature of 55.4°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 2 pm to 5 pm.
The forecasted maximum is more resembling October's typical high of 62.1°F than the average for November. Forecasts show a temperature also more in line with October's average minimum of 46.2°F rather than the November average of 34.2°F.
Updated: Nov 2, 2026 @ 13:58:56 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The current temperature (7:58 am CST) is 55.4°F.

Today, the day will be cloud-filled.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 62.6°F, while the minimum temperature will be 60.8°F.
The highest temperature will be uncommonly higher than the average maximum of 47.3°F in November. The lowest temperature will be also uncommonly higher than the average low of 34.2°F.

On Monday, in Essex, sunrise was at 6:25 am and sunset will be at 4:47 pm (CST).

Today, the daylight will last for 10h and 22min.