Local weather forecast

Weather in Granite City, IL

Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 62040

Overcast
Now66°F

Overcast

High / Low73° / 61°
Rain chance19%
Wind5 mph
No active weather alerts

No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast66°10% rain
11 AMOvercast69°10% rain
12 PMOvercast71°9% rain
1 PMOvercast70°10% rain
2 PMOvercast72°9% rain
3 PMOvercast73°9% rain
4 PMOvercast72°9% rain
5 PMPatchy rain nearby70°17% rain
6 PMPatchy rain nearby68°17% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby66°15% rain
8 PMOvercast66°12% rain
9 PMOvercast65°10% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
73° 61°Overcast
Rain 19%Gust 7 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
81° 63°Overcast
Rain 6%Gust 7 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
82° 61°Sunny
Rain 2%Gust 7 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like61°F
Humidity38%
Pressure30.15 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind5 mph ESE
Wind gusts8 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index2
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:52 AM
Sunset06:51 PM
Moonrise06:42 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour3 PM · 73°F
Coolest hour8 AM · 63°F
Highest rain chance5 PM · 17%
Strongest gusts6 PM · 10 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 17%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 61°F with winds near 5 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

71°F, 9% rain chance and 5 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 10 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 66°F, wind 5 mph, rain chance up to 17%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 2.

Local weather characteristics in Granite City

Illinois has four distinct seasons with hot, humid summers, cold winters, strong frontal changes and frequent spring and summer thunderstorms.

Granite City is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 38.70°N latitude and 90.15°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.

Granite City weather today

Overcast and 66°F in Granite City, IL. Today's high is 73°F with a 19% rain chance. Winds are around 5 mph with gusts near 8 mph. Relative humidity is 38%, pressure is 30.15 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Granite City

Sunrise is at 06:52 AM and sunset is at 06:51 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 81°F and a low near 63°F. The maximum rain chance is 6%.

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