Local weather forecast

Weather in Macon, IL

Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 62544

Overcast
Now61°F

Overcast

High / Low74° / 56°
Rain chance10%
Wind6 mph
No active weather alerts

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

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast61°14% rain
11 AMOvercast64°12% rain
12 PMOvercast69°10% rain
1 PMOvercast70°9% rain
2 PMCloudy72°5% rain
3 PMOvercast74°9% rain
4 PMOvercast72°9% rain
5 PMOvercast70°10% rain
6 PMOvercast70°10% rain
7 PMOvercast68°11% rain
8 PMOvercast67°11% rain
9 PMOvercast65°11% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
74° 56°Overcast
Rain 10%Gust 8 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
77° 58°Overcast
Rain 6%Gust 9 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
78° 54°Sunny
Rain 3%Gust 8 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like57°F
Humidity57%
Pressure30.18 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind6 mph ESE
Wind gusts9 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index2
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:47 AM
Sunset06:47 PM
Moonrise06:37 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour3 PM · 74°F
Coolest hour8 AM · 58°F
Highest rain chance4 AM · 16%
Strongest gusts6 PM · 15 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 57°F with winds near 6 mph.

Best window: 2 PM

72°F, 5% rain chance and 5 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 61°F, wind 6 mph, rain chance up to 14%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 2.

Local weather characteristics in Macon

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

Macon is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 39.71°N latitude and 89.00°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.

Macon weather today

Overcast and 61°F in Macon, IL. Today's high is 74°F with a 10% rain chance. Winds are around 6 mph with gusts near 9 mph. Relative humidity is 57%, pressure is 30.18 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Macon

Sunrise is at 06:47 AM and sunset is at 06:47 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 77°F and a low near 58°F. The maximum rain chance is 6%.

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