Weather in New Athens, IL
Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 62264
Overcast
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
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Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 12%).
It feels like 57°F with winds near 6 mph.
69°F, 9% rain chance and 6 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 15 mph.
Current temperature is 63°F, wind 6 mph, rain chance up to 12%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in New Athens
Illinois has four distinct seasons with hot, humid summers, cold winters, strong frontal changes and frequent spring and summer thunderstorms.
New Athens is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 38.33°N latitude and 89.88°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.
New Athens weather today
Overcast and 63°F in New Athens, IL. Today's high is 75°F with a 17% rain chance. Winds are around 6 mph with gusts near 9 mph. Relative humidity is 40%, pressure is 30.15 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in New Athens
Sunrise is at 06:50 AM and sunset is at 06:50 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 82°F and a low near 62°F. The maximum rain chance is 5%.