Local weather forecast

Weather in Raritan, IL

Updated 2026-08-11 11:15 local time · ZIP codes 61471

Sunny
Now79°F

Sunny

High / Low97° / 74°
Rain chance6%
Wind7 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Heat Advisory issued August 11 at 3:48AM CDT until August 11 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Illinois. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM CDT 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.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny79°4% rain
12 PMSunny91°4% rain
1 PMSunny93°3% rain
2 PMSunny95°2% rain
3 PMSunny96°2% rain
4 PMSunny97°1% rain
5 PMSunny95°1% rain
6 PMSunny93°2% rain
7 PMSunny89°3% rain
8 PMSunny86°4% rain
9 PMClear83°4% rain
10 PMClear81°5% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
97° 74°Sunny
Rain 6%Gust 13 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
84° 72°Sunny
Rain 44%Gust 15 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Partly Cloudy
83° 69°Partly Cloudy
Rain 81%Gust 13 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like81°F
Humidity89%
Pressure29.92 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind7 mph W
Wind gusts12 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index4
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:09 AM
Sunset08:07 PM
Moonrise04:10 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%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 81°F with winds near 7 mph.

Best window: 11 AM

79°F, 4% rain chance and 7 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 17 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 79°F, wind 7 mph, rain chance up to 5%.

Moderate UV protection recommended

UV index is 4. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.

Raritan weather today

Sunny and 79°F in Raritan, IL. Today's high is 97°F with a 6% rain chance. Winds are around 7 mph with gusts near 12 mph. Relative humidity is 89%, pressure is 29.92 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Raritan

Sunrise is at 06:09 AM and sunset is at 08:07 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 84°F and a low near 72°F. The maximum rain chance is 44%.

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