Local weather forecast

Weather in Saint Elmo, IL

Updated 2026-09-26 12:30 local time · ZIP codes 62458

Cloudy
Now66°F

Cloudy

High / Low74° / 57°
Rain chance10%
Wind6 mph
No active weather alerts

No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.

Hourly

Next hours

NowCloudy66°9% rain
1 PMOvercast69°9% rain
2 PMCloudy73°5% rain
3 PMOvercast74°8% rain
4 PMOvercast73°10% rain
5 PMOvercast71°10% rain
6 PMOvercast69°11% rain
7 PMOvercast68°11% rain
8 PMOvercast68°11% rain
9 PMOvercast68°10% rain
10 PMCloudy64°7% rain
11 PMOvercast64°11% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
74° 57°Overcast
Rain 10%Gust 8 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
76° 56°Overcast
Rain 6%Gust 8 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
78° 54°Sunny
Rain 3%Gust 8 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like62°F
Humidity48%
Pressure30.15 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind6 mph E
Wind gusts7 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index5
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:46 AM
Sunset06:46 PM
Moonrise06:37 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour3 PM · 74°F
Coolest hour5 AM · 56°F
Highest rain chance5 AM · 17%
Strongest gusts12 AM · 15 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 11%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 62°F with winds near 6 mph.

Best window: 2 PM

73°F, 5% rain chance and 4 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 15 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 66°F, wind 6 mph, rain chance up to 11%.

Moderate UV protection recommended

UV index is 5. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.

Local weather characteristics in Saint Elmo

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

Saint Elmo is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 39.03°N latitude and 88.85°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.

Saint Elmo weather today

Cloudy and 66°F in Saint Elmo, IL. Today's high is 74°F with a 10% rain chance. Winds are around 6 mph with gusts near 7 mph. Relative humidity is 48%, pressure is 30.15 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Saint Elmo

Sunrise is at 06:46 AM and sunset is at 06:46 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 76°F and a low near 56°F. The maximum rain chance is 6%.

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