Local weather forecast

Weather in Wataga, IL

Updated 2026-08-11 12:45 local time · ZIP codes 61488

Light rain
Now77°F

Light rain

High / Low96° / 73°
Rain chance6%
Wind6 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

NowLight rain77°3% rain
2 PMSunny96°2% rain
3 PMSunny96°2% rain
4 PMSunny96°2% rain
5 PMSunny95°2% rain
6 PMSunny95°2% rain
7 PMSunny91°2% rain
8 PMSunny87°4% rain
9 PMClear84°6% rain
10 PMClear82°7% rain
11 PMClear81°5% rain
12 AMClear76°12% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
96° 73°Sunny
Rain 6%Gust 11 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
83° 71°Sunny
Rain 69%Gust 13 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Mist
82° 69°Mist
Rain 83%Gust 10 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like79°F
Humidity89%
Pressure29.94 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind6 mph SW
Wind gusts7 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index4
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:07 AM
Sunset08:05 PM
Moonrise04:07 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 12%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 79°F with winds near 6 mph.

Best window: 8 PM

87°F, 4% rain chance and 6 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 14 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 77°F, wind 6 mph, rain chance up to 12%.

Moderate UV protection recommended

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

Wataga weather today

Light rain and 77°F in Wataga, IL. Today's high is 96°F with a 6% rain chance. Winds are around 6 mph with gusts near 7 mph. Relative humidity is 89%, pressure is 29.94 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Wataga

Sunrise is at 06:07 AM and sunset is at 08:05 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 83°F and a low near 71°F. The maximum rain chance is 69%.

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