Weather forecast for todayEssex, IL

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 3:02 am CST

  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphSW 220°
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Dewpoint: 48°F
  • Pressure: 29.74"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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In Essex, at the moment, low-hanging clouds are blanketing the sky, bringing cooler temperatures.
The temperature is a fresh 51.8°F, with the real-feel temperature being calculated to be a chilly 48.2°F. The current temperature is nearly at the maximum 53.6°F for today.

Thursday Nov 5, 2026

  • 54°F
  • 39°F
PM Showers
PM Showers
  • Precip. probability: 34%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 14mphWSW 250°
  • Humidity: 86%
  • UV index: 1
  • Sunrise: 6:28 am CST
  • Sunset: 4:43 pm CST
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On Thursday, in Essex, patchy afternoon showers could develop as the clouds thicken.
Minimal precipitation is expected for today. The temperature scale will run from a maximum of a fresh 53.6°F to a minimum of a cold 39.2°F.
The forecasted temperature is a couple of degrees higher than November's regular maximum of 47.3°F.
Sunrise will be at 6:28 am and sunset at 4:43 pm; the daylight will last for 10h and 15min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 10 am - 4 pm 54°C.
Coldest hour: 10 pm 48°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 8 pm 49%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 4 am
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphSW 233°
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Pressure: 29.74"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 6 am
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 10mphSW 235°
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Pressure: 29.74"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunrise: 6:28 am
  • 8 am
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphWSW 240°
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Pressure: 29.77"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 am
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphWSW 250°
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 12 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphWSW 250°
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Pressure: 29.77"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 2 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphWSW 256°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 4 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Few Showers
Few Showers
  • Precip. probability: 32%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 8mphW 262°
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Visibility: 6mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 4:43 pm
  • 6 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphW 272°
  • Humidity: 96%
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Visibility: 3mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 49%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 6mphNW 316°
  • Humidity: 100%
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Visibility: 2mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphN 359°
  • Humidity: 100%
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Visibility: 2mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Essex, primarily cloud-filled and occasionally wet weather is anticipated.
With minimal precipitation of 0.04", rainfall is anticipated at 3 pm, 4 pm, 8 pm and 9 pm.
The temperature will vary between the highest temperature of 53.6°F and the lowest temperature of 48.2°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 10 am to 5 pm.
The temperature is expected to be slightly warmer than the average peak in November, which is 47.3°F. The lowest temperature is expected to be also slightly warmer than the average minimum in November, typically 34.2°F.
Updated: Nov 5, 2026 @ 09:02:59 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

At 3:02 am CST, the temperature is 51.8°F.

Today, expect occasional rain showers to develop in the afternoon.

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

Today, the highest temperature will be 53.6°F, while the lowest temperature will be 39.2°F.
The highest temperature will be slightly warmer than the average maximum of 47.3°F in November. The lowest temperature will be also a few degrees higher than the average low of 34.2°F.

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

Today, the daylight will last for 10h and 15min.