Local weather forecast

Weather in Golden Gate, IL

Updated 2026-08-11 12:45 local time · ZIP codes 62843

Sunny
Now90°F

Sunny

High / Low98° / 76°
Rain chance5%
Wind14 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Heat Advisory issued August 11 at 12:53AM CDT until August 13 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

* WHAT...Maximum daily heat index values up to near 110 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Daily heat index values will remain elevated near or above 100 degrees through next weekend.

Safety instructions

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

Heat Advisory issued August 11 at 10:47AM CDT until August 13 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

* WHAT...Very hot with peak heat index values up to near 110 degrees. * WHERE...All of southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, southeast Missouri, and southern Illinois excepting Perry County IL, where a Warning is in effect. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Daily heat index values will remain elevated in the triple digits into and through the weekend.

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

NowSunny90°2% rain
2 PMSunny98°2% rain
3 PMSunny98°2% rain
4 PMSunny97°1% rain
5 PMSunny96°1% rain
6 PMSunny93°2% rain
7 PMSunny89°3% rain
8 PMClear84°4% rain
9 PMClear82°6% rain
10 PMClear81°6% rain
11 PMClear80°6% rain
12 AMClear82°4% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
98° 76°Sunny
Rain 5%Gust 14 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
97° 74°Sunny
Rain 36%Gust 11 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Sunny
95° 70°Sunny
Rain 57%Gust 13 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like97°F
Humidity59%
Pressure29.99 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind14 mph WSW
Wind gusts17 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index7
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:03 AM
Sunset07:52 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 97°F with winds near 14 mph.

Best window: 8 PM

84°F, 4% rain chance and 9 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 26 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 90°F, wind 14 mph, rain chance up to 6%.

High UV protection needed

UV index is 7. Sunscreen, shade and protective clothing are recommended.

Golden Gate weather today

Sunny and 90°F in Golden Gate, IL. Today's high is 98°F with a 5% rain chance. Winds are around 14 mph with gusts near 17 mph. Relative humidity is 59%, pressure is 29.99 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Golden Gate

Sunrise is at 06:03 AM and sunset is at 07:52 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 97°F and a low near 74°F. The maximum rain chance is 36%.

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