Local weather forecast

Weather in Scales Mound, IL

Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 61075

Overcast
Now56°F

Overcast

High / Low63° / 48°
Rain chance18%
Wind10 mph
No active weather alerts

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

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast56°17% rain
11 AMOvercast59°15% rain
12 PMOvercast60°14% rain
1 PMOvercast63°13% rain
2 PMOvercast63°13% rain
3 PMOvercast62°16% rain
4 PMOvercast62°17% rain
5 PMOvercast62°18% rain
6 PMOvercast62°19% rain
7 PMOvercast61°18% rain
8 PMPartly Cloudy60°11% rain
9 PMCloudy58°17% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
63° 48°Overcast
Rain 18%Gust 10 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
65° 53°Overcast
Rain 14%Gust 6 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
70° 53°Sunny
Rain 6%Gust 5 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like50°F
Humidity67%
Pressure30.21 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind10 mph ESE
Wind gusts15 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index2
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:52 AM
Sunset06:51 PM
Moonrise06:40 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour2 PM · 63°F
Coolest hour6 AM · 53°F
Highest rain chance6 PM · 19%
Strongest gusts1 AM · 17 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 19%).

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 50°F with winds near 10 mph.

Best window: 2 PM

63°F, 13% rain chance and 7 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 56°F, wind 10 mph, rain chance up to 19%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 2.

Local weather characteristics in Scales Mound

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

Scales Mound is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 42.48°N latitude and 90.25°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.

Scales Mound weather today

Overcast and 56°F in Scales Mound, IL. Today's high is 63°F with a 18% rain chance. Winds are around 10 mph with gusts near 15 mph. Relative humidity is 67%, pressure is 30.21 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Scales Mound

Sunrise is at 06:52 AM and sunset is at 06:51 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 65°F and a low near 53°F. The maximum rain chance is 14%.

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