Weather forecast for todayEssex, IL

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 3:28 am CST

  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 8mphSSE 160°
  • Humidity: 96%
  • Dewpoint: 55°F
  • Pressure: 30.18"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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At the moment, in Essex, the sky is filled with heavy clouds, making for a shadowy day.
The temperature is a moderate 55.4°F, with the apparent temperature closely matching at 53.6°F. The current temperature is a few degrees off the today's maximum of 62.6°F.

Monday Nov 2, 2026

  • 63°F
  • 61°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 9%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphSSE 159°
  • Humidity: 87%
  • UV index: 1
  • Sunrise: 6:25 am CST
  • Sunset: 4:47 pm CST
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Today, low-hanging clouds will persist throughout the day.
Temperature readings will slightly shift from a daytime peak of an enjoyable 62.6°F to a nighttime low of a breezy 60.8°F.
Forecasts show a high closer to October's climate pattern, around 62.1°F, rather than November's 47.3°F.
Sunrise will be at 6:25 am and sunset 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 period: 4 am - 8 am 55°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 8 pm - 10 pm 10%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 4 am
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSSE 153°
  • Humidity: 96%
  • Pressure: 30.15"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 6 am
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSSE 152°
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Pressure: 30.15"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunrise: 6:25 am
  • 8 am
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 10mphSSE 155°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 30.12"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 am
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 13mphSSE 165°
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Pressure: 30.12"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 12 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 13mphSSE 164°
  • Humidity: 80%
  • Pressure: 30.06"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 2 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 13mphSSE 163°
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
  • ▼
  • 4 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphSSE 158°
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 4:47 pm
  • 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
  • ▼
  • 8 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 10%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphSSE 167°
  • Humidity: 96%
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 10%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphS 171°
  • Humidity: 96%
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, the weather will be cloudy.
The temperature will be between a minimum of 55.4°F and a maximum of 62.6°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 2 pm to 5 pm.
The maximum temperature will align more closely with October's average high of 62.1°F than with November's 47.3°F. The expected low will be also more resembling what’s typical in October than in November.
Updated: Nov 2, 2026 @ 09:28:31 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

At 3:28 am CST, the temperature is 55.4°F.

On Monday, a mostly cloudy day is ahead.

Today, the highest temperature will be 62.6°F, while the lowest temperature will be 60.8°F.
The maximum temperature will be significantly higher than the average highest temperature 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 will be at 6:25 am and sunset at 4:47 pm (CST).

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