Local weather forecast

Weather in Athens, IL

Updated 2026-08-11 11:00 local time · ZIP codes 62613

Sunny
Now84°F

Sunny

High / Low98° / 75°
Rain chance5%
Wind15 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Heat Advisory issued August 11 at 3:48AM CDT until August 11 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Illinois. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Safety instructions

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny84°3% rain
12 PMSunny96°3% rain
1 PMSunny98°2% rain
2 PMSunny97°2% rain
3 PMSunny96°2% rain
4 PMSunny96°2% rain
5 PMSunny96°2% rain
6 PMSunny93°2% rain
7 PMSunny89°3% rain
8 PMSunny86°4% rain
9 PMClear83°4% rain
10 PMClear81°5% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
98° 75°Sunny
Rain 5%Gust 15 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
84° 72°Sunny
Rain 69%Gust 16 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Fog
84° 69°Fog
Rain 66%Gust 15 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like88°F
Humidity70%
Pressure29.95 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind15 mph SW
Wind gusts20 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index2
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:06 AM
Sunset08:01 PM
Moonrise04:08 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 5%).

Choose light, breathable clothing

It feels like 88°F with winds near 15 mph.

Best window: 8 PM

86°F, 4% rain chance and 8 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 23 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 84°F, wind 15 mph, rain chance up to 5%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 2.

Athens weather today

Sunny and 84°F in Athens, IL. Today's high is 98°F with a 5% rain chance. Winds are around 15 mph with gusts near 20 mph. Relative humidity is 70%, pressure is 29.95 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Athens

Sunrise is at 06:06 AM and sunset is at 08:01 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 84°F and a low near 72°F. The maximum rain chance is 69%.

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