Weather in Wheeler, IL
Updated 2026-09-26 11:45 local time · ZIP codes 62479
Overcast
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
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61°7% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 10%).
It feels like 62°F with winds near 7 mph.
75°F, 3% rain chance and 4 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 14 mph.
Current temperature is 66°F, wind 7 mph, rain chance up to 10%.
UV index is 4. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.
Local weather characteristics in Wheeler
Illinois has four distinct seasons with hot, humid summers, cold winters, strong frontal changes and frequent spring and summer thunderstorms.
Wheeler is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 39.05°N latitude and 88.32°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.
Wheeler weather today
Overcast and 66°F in Wheeler, IL. Today's high is 76°F with a 9% rain chance. Winds are around 7 mph with gusts near 8 mph. Relative humidity is 48%, pressure is 30.16 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Wheeler
Sunrise is at 06:44 AM and sunset is at 06:44 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 76°F and a low near 56°F. The maximum rain chance is 7%.