THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 563 IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 9 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS MARSHALL MCLEAN PEORIA STARK TAZEWELL WOODFORD IN EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS CHAMPAIGN VERMILION IN WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS KNOX THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BLOOMINGTON, CHAMPAIGN, DANVILLE, EUREKA, GALESBURG, LACON, NORMAL, PEKIN, PEORIA, TOULON, AND URBANA.
Local weather forecast
Weather in Farmer City, IL
Updated 2026-08-11 12:45 local time · ZIP codes 61842
Now83°F
Cloudy
High / Low97° / 75°
Rain chance6%
Wind13 mph
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Hourly
Next hours
Now83°3% rain
83°3% rain2 PM
97°2% rain
97°2% rain3 PM96°2% rain
96°2% rain4 PM93°2% rain
93°2% rain5 PM92°2% rain
92°2% rain6 PM89°3% rain
89°3% rain7 PM87°4% rain
87°4% rain8 PM
84°4% rain
84°4% rain9 PM82°6% rain
82°6% rain10 PM81°7% rain
81°7% rain11 PM79°8% rain
79°8% rain12 AM76°11% rain
76°11% rainForecast
3-day weather forecast
Today2026-08-11
97° 75°Sunny
Rain 6%Gust 13 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
78° 69°Sunny
Rain 75%Gust 14 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
84° 66°Partly Cloudy
Rain 85%Gust 14 mph
Conditions
Weather details
Feels like86°F
Humidity79%
Pressure29.99 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind13 mph NW
Wind gusts17 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index4
Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and moon
Sunrise06:02 AM
Sunset07:57 PM
Moonrise04:03 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 11%).
Choose light, breathable clothing
It feels like 86°F with winds near 13 mph.
Best window: 8 PM
84°F, 4% rain chance and 3 mph wind.
Allow a little extra driving time
Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 17 mph.
Run with a few weather adjustments
Current temperature is 83°F, wind 13 mph, rain chance up to 11%.
Moderate UV protection recommended
UV index is 4. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.
Farmer City weather today
Cloudy and 83°F in Farmer City, IL. Today's high is 97°F with a 6% rain chance. Winds are around 13 mph with gusts near 17 mph. Relative humidity is 79%, pressure is 29.99 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Farmer City
Sunrise is at 06:02 AM and sunset is at 07:57 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 78°F and a low near 69°F. The maximum rain chance is 75%.
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