Local weather forecast

Weather in Makanda, IL

Updated 2026-08-11 11:00 local time · ZIP codes 62958

Sunny
Now86°F

Sunny

High / Low96° / 75°
Rain chance5%
Wind13 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with peak heat index values up to 113 degrees. * WHERE...Perry IL County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Daily heat index values will remain elevated in the triple digits 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.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny86°4% rain
12 PMSunny94°4% rain
1 PMSunny95°3% rain
2 PMSunny96°2% rain
3 PMSunny96°2% rain
4 PMSunny95°2% rain
5 PMSunny92°2% rain
6 PMSunny90°3% rain
7 PMSunny87°4% rain
8 PMClear83°5% rain
9 PMClear82°5% rain
10 PMClear81°5% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
96° 75°Sunny
Rain 5%Gust 14 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
102° 77°Sunny
Rain 36%Gust 11 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Sunny
104° 74°Sunny
Rain 57%Gust 12 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like94°F
Humidity66%
Pressure30.01 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind13 mph SW
Wind gusts15 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index6
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:09 AM
Sunset07:54 PM
Moonrise04:14 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 5%).

Choose light, breathable clothing

It feels like 94°F with winds near 13 mph.

Best window: 8 PM

83°F, 5% rain chance and 10 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 21 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 86°F, wind 13 mph, rain chance up to 5%.

High UV protection needed

UV index is 6. Sunscreen, shade and protective clothing are recommended.

Makanda weather today

Sunny and 86°F in Makanda, IL. Today's high is 96°F with a 5% rain chance. Winds are around 13 mph with gusts near 15 mph. Relative humidity is 66%, pressure is 30.01 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Makanda

Sunrise is at 06:09 AM and sunset is at 07:54 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 102°F and a low near 77°F. The maximum rain chance is 36%.

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