Local weather forecast

Weather in Pittsfield, IL

Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 62363

Now61°F

Overcast

High / Low70° / 60°

Rain chance19%

Wind7 mph

Weather alerts

Active alerts

Flood Warning issued September 25 at 12:14PM CDT until September 29 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Louisiana. Mississippi River at Hannibal. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Clarksville. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Saverton. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Louisiana. * WHEN...Until late Monday night. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, The first quarter mile of Edison Avenue beyond the railroad tracks begins flooding near this height. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 15.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:00 PM CDT Friday was 15.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.7 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Safety instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx

Flood Warning issued September 25 at 12:14PM CDT until September 29 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Louisiana. Mississippi River at Hannibal. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Clarksville. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Saverton. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Clarksville. * WHEN...Until Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 25.5 feet, State Route P east of Elsberry begins flooding just east of the levee. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 25.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:00 PM CDT Friday was 25.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.7 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.

Safety instructions

Flood Warning issued September 25 at 8:50PM CDT until September 29 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Louisiana. Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Clarksville. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Clarksville. * WHEN...Until late Monday night. * IMPACTS...At 25.5 feet, State Route P east of Elsberry begins flooding just east of the levee. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 25.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM CDT Friday was 25.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.6 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.

Safety instructions

Flood Warning issued September 25 at 8:50PM CDT until September 29 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Louisiana. Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Clarksville. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Louisiana. * WHEN...Until late Monday night. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, The first quarter mile of Edison Avenue beyond the railroad tracks begins flooding near this height. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 15.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM CDT Friday was 15.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.7 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Safety instructions

Hourly

Next hours

Now

61°12% rain

10 AM

64°11% rain

11 AM

65°11% rain

12 PM

64°13% rain

1 PM

67°10% rain

2 PM

67°11% rain

3 PM

69°11% rain

4 PM

70°11% rain

5 PM

69°10% rain

6 PM

66°10% rain

7 PM

64°16% rain

8 PM

63°15% rain

Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26

70° 60°Overcast

Rain 19%Gust 9 mph

Tomorrow2026-09-27

78° 59°Overcast

Rain 7%Gust 8 mph

Monday2026-09-28

79° 59°Sunny

Rain 2%Gust 7 mph

Conditions

Weather details

Feels like56°F

Humidity49%

Pressure30.15 inHg

Visibility6 mi

Wind7 mph ESE

Wind gusts10 mph

Precipitation0.00 in

UV index0

Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:54 AM

Sunset06:54 PM

Moonrise06:44 PM

Moon phaseFull Moon

Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour4 PM · 70°F

Coolest hour3 AM · 59°F

Highest rain chance7 PM · 16%

Strongest gusts6 PM · 11 mph

Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 16%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 56°F with winds near 7 mph.

Best window: 4 PM

70°F, 11% rain chance and 8 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 11 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 61°F, wind 7 mph, rain chance up to 16%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Pittsfield

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

Pittsfield is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 39.61°N latitude and 90.81°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.

Pittsfield weather today

Overcast and 61°F in Pittsfield, IL. Today's high is 70°F with a 19% rain chance. Winds are around 7 mph with gusts near 10 mph. Relative humidity is 49%, pressure is 30.15 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Pittsfield

Sunrise is at 06:54 AM and sunset is at 06:54 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 78°F and a low near 59°F. The maximum rain chance is 7%.

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