Weather forecast for todayEssex, IL

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 3:05 pm CST

  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 8mphSW 230°
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Dewpoint: 50°F
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 0
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Currently, in Essex, a dense layer of clouds is keeping the day dull and overcast.
The temperature is a fresh 53.6°F, with the apparent temperature being appraised at a cool 50°F.

Thursday Nov 5, 2026

  • min.
  • 37°F
Showers Early
Showers Early
  • Precip. probability: 37%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphNNW 332°
  • Humidity: 93%
  • UV index: 0
  • Sunrise: 6:28 am CST
  • Sunset: 4:43 pm CST
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During the late afternoon and into the evening, early morning showers are expected, with the rain clearing up by mid-morning.
Minimal precipitation is anticipated for today. The lowest temperature will be a wintry 37.4°F.
Sunrise was at 6:28 am and sunset will be at 4:43 pm; the daylight will last for 10h and 15min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 4 pm 54°C.
Coldest period: 11 pm - 12 am 46°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 5 pm 37%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 4 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Few Showers
Few Showers
  • Precip. probability: 31%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphWSW 257°
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Visibility: 6mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 4:43 pm
  • 5 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 37%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphW 263°
  • Humidity: 96%
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Visibility: 6mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 6 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphW 275°
  • Humidity: 100%
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Visibility: 5mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 7 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 17%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphWNW 293°
  • Humidity: 100%
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Visibility: 5mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphNW 324°
  • Humidity: 100%
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Visibility: 4mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphNNW 346°
  • Humidity: 100%
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Visibility: 4mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphN 2°
  • Humidity: 100%
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 46°F
  • Feels like:
    41°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphN 1°
  • Humidity: 99%
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 12 am
  • 46°F
  • Feels like:
    41°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphN 359°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 1 am
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    39°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 10mphN 357°
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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For the remainder of Thursday, primarily cloud-filled and occasionally damp weather is forecasted.
The temperature will vary between a maximum of 53.6°F and a minimum of 46.4°F.
Updated: Nov 5, 2026 @ 21:05:43 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The current temperature (3:05 pm CST) in Essex is 53.6°F.

Today, expect early showers, with the rain clearing by noon.

Today, there is a low probability of minimal rainfall in Essex.

On Thursday, in Essex, sunrise was at 6:28 am and sunset will be at 4:43 pm (CST).

In Essex, today, there will be 10h and 15min of daylight.