Local weather forecast

Weather in Galesburg, IL

Updated 2026-08-11 10:15 local time · ZIP codes 61401

Sunny
Now84°F

Sunny

High / Low96° / 73°
Rain chance6%
Wind9 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°5% rain
11 AMSunny93°4% rain
12 PMSunny94°3% rain
1 PMSunny96°2% rain
2 PMSunny96°2% rain
3 PMSunny96°2% rain
4 PMSunny96°2% rain
5 PMSunny95°2% rain
6 PMSunny95°2% rain
7 PMSunny91°2% rain
8 PMSunny87°4% rain
9 PMClear84°6% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
96° 73°Sunny
Rain 6%Gust 11 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
83° 71°Sunny
Rain 69%Gust 13 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Mist
82° 69°Mist
Rain 83%Gust 10 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like90°F
Humidity70%
Pressure29.87 inHg
Visibility5 mi
Wind9 mph SW
Wind gusts13 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index2
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:07 AM
Sunset08:05 PM
Moonrise04:07 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 6%).

Choose light, breathable clothing

It feels like 90°F with winds near 9 mph.

Best window: 10 AM

84°F, 5% rain chance and 9 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 5 mi; gusts may reach 14 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 84°F, wind 9 mph, rain chance up to 6%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 2.

Galesburg weather today

Sunny and 84°F in Galesburg, IL. Today's high is 96°F with a 6% rain chance. Winds are around 9 mph with gusts near 13 mph. Relative humidity is 70%, pressure is 29.87 inHg, and visibility is about 5 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Galesburg

Sunrise is at 06:07 AM and sunset is at 08:05 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 83°F and a low near 71°F. The maximum rain chance is 69%.

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