Weather forecast for todayNew Salem, IL

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 5:25 am CDT

  • 43°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphNW 320°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Dewpoint: 39°F
  • Pressure: 30.35"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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At the moment, in New Salem, an expansive clear sky makes for a picture-perfect day.
The temperature is a brisk 42.8°F. The current temperature is almost at the minimum-predicted 46.4°F for today.

Tuesday Oct 20, 2026

  • 73°F
  • 46°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphSE 140°
  • Humidity: 59%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:19 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:17 pm CDT
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Today, sunny skies and pleasant visibility are expected.
Significant temperature variations are anticipated, soaring to a maximum of a warm 73.4°F and descending to a minimum of a chilly 46.4°F.
The forecast high of 73.4°F aligns more closely with September's typical high of 78.3°F than with October's usual 64.2°F.
Sunrise will be at 7:19 am and sunset at 6:17 pm; the daylight will last for 10h and 58min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 2 pm - 4 pm 72°C.
Coldest hour: 6 am 43°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 2%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 6 am
  • 43°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphESE 113°
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunrise: 7:19 am
  • 8 am
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphESE 122°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 am
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphSE 138°
  • Humidity: 60%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
  • ▼
  • 12 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphSSE 155°
  • Humidity: 44%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 2 pm
  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphSSE 158°
  • Humidity: 36%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
  • ▼
  • 4 pm
  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphSSE 156°
  • Humidity: 35%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
  • ▼
  • 6 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphSE 128°
  • Humidity: 44%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
  • ▼
Sunset: 6:17 pm
  • 8 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphSE 134°
  • Humidity: 62%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
  • ▼
  • 10 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphSSE 154°
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, bright and mostly sunny weather is expected.
The temperature will vary between the lowest temperature of 42.8°F and the highest temperature of 73.4°F. The warmest part of the day is expected around 3 pm.
The maximum temperature will align more closely with September's average high of 78.3°F than with October's 64.2°F. The lowest temperature is in line with October's typical minimum of 47.3°F.
Updated: Oct 20, 2026 @ 10:25:41 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

At 5:25 am CDT, the temperature is 42.8°F.

On Tuesday, the outlook remains bright and sunny.

Today, the highest temperature will be 73.4°F, while the lowest temperature will be 46.4°F.
The highest temperature will be uncommonly higher than the average maximum of 64.2°F in October. The lowest temperature will be in line with the average low of 47.3°F.

On Tuesday, in New Salem, sunrise will be at 7:19 am and sunset at 6:17 pm (CDT).

In New Salem, today, there will be 10h and 58min of daylight.