Local weather forecast

Weather in Pekin, IN

Updated 2026-08-11 12:00 local time · ZIP codes 47165

Sunny
Now87°F

Sunny

High / Low96° / 76°
Rain chance7%
Wind14 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Heat Advisory issued August 11 at 4:30AM EDT until August 11 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

* WHAT...Heat index values near 105 expected. * WHERE...Crawford and Orange Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Safety instructions

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Flood Watch issued August 11 at 4:37AM EDT until August 12 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following area, Jefferson IN and Kentucky, including the following areas, Bourbon, Clark KY, Fayette, Franklin, Harrison KY, Henry, Jessamine, Madison, Nicholas, Scott KY, Trimble and Woodford. * WHEN...From noon EDT today through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Repeated rounds of heavy rainfall may result in flash flooding Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday night. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Safety instructions

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny87°4% rain
1 PMSunny95°3% rain
2 PMSunny96°3% rain
3 PMSunny96°2% rain
4 PMSunny93°3% rain
5 PMSunny95°2% rain
6 PMSunny93°2% rain
7 PMSunny90°3% rain
8 PMSunny87°5% rain
9 PMClear84°5% rain
10 PMClear83°8% rain
11 PMClear81°8% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
96° 76°Sunny
Rain 7%Gust 16 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
97° 70°Sunny
Rain 71%Gust 15 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Partly Cloudy
89° 70°Partly Cloudy
Rain 80%Gust 9 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like96°F
Humidity62%
Pressure30.03 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind14 mph WSW
Wind gusts17 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index6
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:54 AM
Sunset08:43 PM
Moonrise04:57 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 8%).

Choose light, breathable clothing

It feels like 96°F with winds near 14 mph.

Best window: 8 PM

87°F, 5% rain chance and 11 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

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

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 87°F, wind 14 mph, rain chance up to 8%.

High UV protection needed

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

Pekin weather today

Sunny and 87°F in Pekin, IN. Today's high is 96°F with a 7% rain chance. Winds are around 14 mph with gusts near 17 mph. Relative humidity is 62%, pressure is 30.03 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Pekin

Sunrise is at 06:54 AM and sunset is at 08:43 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 97°F and a low near 70°F. The maximum rain chance is 71%.

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