Weather in Forest City, IL
Updated 2026-09-26 11:00 local time · ZIP codes 61532
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No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
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Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 15%).
It feels like 59°F with winds near 7 mph.
66°F, 12% rain chance and 7 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 9 mph.
Current temperature is 63°F, wind 7 mph, rain chance up to 15%.
UV index is 3. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.
Local weather characteristics in Forest City
Illinois has four distinct seasons with hot, humid summers, cold winters, strong frontal changes and frequent spring and summer thunderstorms.
Forest City is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 40.37°N latitude and 89.83°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
Forest City weather today
Overcast and 63°F in Forest City, IL. Today's high is 66°F with a 13% rain chance. Winds are around 7 mph with gusts near 9 mph. Relative humidity is 58%, pressure is 30.18 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Forest City
Sunrise is at 06:50 AM and sunset is at 06:50 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 74°F and a low near 58°F. The maximum rain chance is 17%.