Local weather forecast

Weather in Kirkwood, IL

Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 61447

Overcast
Now56°F

Overcast

High / Low65° / 56°
Rain chance29%
Wind7 mph
No active weather alerts

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

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast56°18% rain
10 AMOvercast56°19% rain
11 AMOvercast58°17% rain
12 PMOvercast60°15% rain
1 PMOvercast63°13% rain
2 PMOvercast65°13% rain
3 PMPatchy rain nearby63°24% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby64°19% rain
5 PMPartly Cloudy64°6% rain
6 PMSunny63°6% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby62°15% rain
8 PMCloudy61°16% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
65° 56°Overcast
Rain 29%Gust 9 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Partly Cloudy
72° 57°Partly Cloudy
Rain 9%Gust 8 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
72° 56°Sunny
Rain 4%Gust 8 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like51°F
Humidity69%
Pressure30.18 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind7 mph ESE
Wind gusts15 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:54 AM
Sunset06:54 PM
Moonrise06:43 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour2 PM · 65°F
Coolest hour9 AM · 56°F
Highest rain chance3 PM · 24%
Strongest gusts9 AM · 15 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 24%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 51°F with winds near 7 mph.

Best window: 5 PM

64°F, 6% rain chance and 8 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 15 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 56°F, wind 7 mph, rain chance up to 24%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Kirkwood

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

Kirkwood is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 40.87°N latitude and 90.75°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.

Kirkwood weather today

Overcast and 56°F in Kirkwood, IL. Today's high is 65°F with a 29% rain chance. Winds are around 7 mph with gusts near 15 mph. Relative humidity is 69%, pressure is 30.18 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Kirkwood

Sunrise is at 06:54 AM and sunset is at 06:54 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Partly Cloudy with a high near 72°F and a low near 57°F. The maximum rain chance is 9%.

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