Local weather forecast

Weather in Highland, IL

Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 62249

Overcast
Now60°F

Overcast

High / Low68° / 60°
Rain chance22%
Wind5 mph
No active weather alerts

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

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast60°14% rain
10 AMOvercast65°10% rain
11 AMOvercast66°10% rain
12 PMOvercast67°10% rain
1 PMOvercast68°10% rain
2 PMOvercast68°10% rain
3 PMPatchy rain nearby66°11% rain
4 PMOvercast65°11% rain
5 PMOvercast66°10% rain
6 PMOvercast65°10% rain
7 PMOvercast65°12% rain
8 PMOvercast64°11% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
68° 60°Overcast
Rain 22%Gust 8 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
78° 58°Overcast
Rain 5%Gust 8 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
80° 57°Sunny
Rain 3%Gust 8 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like56°F
Humidity56%
Pressure30.15 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind5 mph ESE
Wind gusts9 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:50 AM
Sunset06:49 PM
Moonrise06:40 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour1 PM · 68°F
Coolest hour7 AM · 58°F
Highest rain chance11 PM · 29%
Strongest gusts7 PM · 13 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 14%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 56°F with winds near 5 mph.

Best window: 1 PM

68°F, 10% rain chance and 6 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 13 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 60°F, wind 5 mph, rain chance up to 14%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Highland

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

Highland is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 38.74°N latitude and 89.67°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.

Highland weather today

Overcast and 60°F in Highland, IL. Today's high is 68°F with a 22% rain chance. Winds are around 5 mph with gusts near 9 mph. Relative humidity is 56%, pressure is 30.15 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Highland

Sunrise is at 06:50 AM and sunset is at 06:49 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 78°F and a low near 58°F. The maximum rain chance is 5%.

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