Weather forecast for todayWest Salem, IL

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 3:54 am CDT

  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphSW 220°
  • Humidity: 96%
  • Dewpoint: 43°F
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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In West Salem, currently, the weather remains clear and calm throughout the day.
The temperature is a chilly 44.6°F. The present temperature is at its lowest of the day.

Wednesday Oct 21, 2026

  • 75°F
  • 45°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphNNE 18°
  • Humidity: 60%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:07 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:05 pm CDT
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On Wednesday, October 21, the outlook remains bright and sunny.
Day and night temperatures will contrast sharply, ranging from a peak of a temperate 75.2°F to a low of a frosty 44.6°F.
The day's peak of 75.2°F reflects September's seasonal pattern more than October's.
Sunrise will be at 7:07 am and sunset at 6:05 pm; the daylight will last for 10h and 59min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 2 pm - 4 pm 73°C.
Coldest hour: 6 am 43°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 2%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 4 am
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphNNE 28°
  • Humidity: 96%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 6 am
  • 43°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphNE 48°
  • Humidity: 98%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 0
  • ▼
Sunrise: 7:07 am
  • 8 am
  • 46°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphNE 45°
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 0
  • ▼
  • 10 am
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphNNE 30°
  • Humidity: 61%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 12 pm
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphNNE 16°
  • Humidity: 39%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
  • ▼
  • 2 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphN 354°
  • Humidity: 31%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
  • ▼
  • 4 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphN 4°
  • Humidity: 30%
  • Pressure: 30.18"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
  • ▼
  • 6 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphN 9°
  • Humidity: 39%
  • Pressure: 30.18"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
  • ▼
Sunset: 6:05 pm
  • 8 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 0mphN 9°
  • Humidity: 66%
  • Pressure: 30.18"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 0mphNNE 12°
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in West Salem, bright and mostly sunny weather is expected.
The temperature will vary between a maximum of 73.4°F and a minimum of 42.8°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 2 pm to 4 pm.
The day’s peak temperature will reflect September's norm of 79.2°F more than October's 66.7°F. The lowest temperature is expected to be slightly cooler than the average minimum in October, typically 49.6°F.
Updated: Oct 21, 2026 @ 08:54:24 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Currently (3:54 am CDT) it is 44.6°F in West Salem.

On Wednesday, in West Salem, skies are expected to be clear and full of sunshine.

Today, the highest temperature will be 75.2°F, while the lowest temperature will be 44.6°F.
The maximum temperature will be a couple of degrees higher than the average highest temperature of 66.7°F in October. The lowest temperature will be also moderately lower than the average low of 49.6°F.

On Wednesday, in West Salem, sunrise will be at 7:07 am and sunset at 6:05 pm (CDT).

In West Salem, today, there will be 10h and 59min of daylight.