Weather forecast for today
Chester, IL

Weather forecast for today

Saturday, May 3.

Scattered Thunderstorms
5:58 am

7:53 pm
CDT
Scattered Thunderstorms
59°F / 46°F
  • Wind: 13mph NNW
  • Humidity: 80%
  • Precip. probability: 46%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • UV index: 6
On Saturday, May 3, scattered thunderstorms are forecasted, with heavy rainfall at times.
Minimal precipitation is expected for today. The temperature will fluctuate from a high of a moderate 59°F to a low of a frosty 46.4°F.
Today, the temperature forecast of 59°F will better match April's climate average than that of May.
Sunrise will be at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:53 pm; the daylight will last for 13h and 55min.

Current condition

Partly Cloudy
12:17 am CDT
Partly Cloudy
  • 54°F
  • Feels like: 54°F
  • Wind: 1mph W
  • Humidity: 100%
  • Dewpoint: 54°F
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 8mi
  • UV index: 0
Currently, the sky is a mix of clouds and sunshine.
The temperature is a fresh 53.6°F. The current temperature is only a few degrees off the highest temperature for today.

Weather radar - Chester, IL

Doppler radar displays precipitation for the past 2h and forecasts the next 30min

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature now?
The current temperature (12:17 am CDT) is 53.6°F.
What is the weather forecast for Chester for today?
On Saturday, scattered thunderstorms are expected, and a few may bring strong wind gusts.
Will it rain today?
Today, there is a low probability of minimal rainfall in Chester.
What will be the highest temperature in Chester today?
Today, the highest temperature will be 59°F, while the lowest temperature will be 46.4°F.
The maximum temperature today will be uncommonly lower than the average highest temperature of 75.7°F in May. The lowest temperature today will be also significantly lower than the average low of 57.9°F.
When are sunrise and sunset today?
On Saturday, in Chester, sunrise will be at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:53 pm (CDT).
How many hours of daylight will Chester have today?
Today, the daylight will last for 13h and 55min.

Hourly weather forecast

2 am
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 2mph NW
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Precip. probability: 11%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 7mi
4 am
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 5mph NNW
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Precip. probability: 14%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 6mi
Sunrise: 5:58 am
6 am
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 6mph NNW
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Precip. probability: 17%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 4mi
8 am
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 7mph NNW
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Precip. probability: 46%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 5mi
10 am
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 10mph NNW
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Precip. probability: 35%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
12 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 10mph NNW
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
2 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 12mph NNW
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 75%
  • Precip. probability: 39%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
4 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Isolated Thunderstorms
Isolated Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 13mph NNW
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 71%
  • Precip. probability: 32%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 9mi
6 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 13mph NNW
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Precip. probability: 43%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
Sunset: 7:53 pm
8 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 11mph NNW
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Precip. probability: 42%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
10 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 9mph NNW
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Precip. probability: 37%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
Today, a combination of damp, cloudy and stormy weather is anticipated.
Rainfall is forecasted at 3 am, and from 7 am to 11 am, and from 1 pm to 10 pm. With light precipitation of 0.08", most rainfall is expected at 8 am.
The temperature will vary between a maximum of 59°F and a minimum of 50°F. The warmest part of the day will be at noon, 1 pm and 3 pm.
The day’s peak temperature will reflect April's norm of 66.4°F more than May's 75.7°F. Today, expect the temperature to be also more similar to April's average minimum of 48°F than May's usual 57.9°F.
Updated: May 3, 2025 @ 05:17:29 UTC
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Chester, Illinois, USA

  • en: Chester, Illinois, USA
  • es: Chester, Illinois, EE.UU.
  • hr: Čester, Ilinois, SAD
  • sr: Čester, Ilinois, SAD
  • zh: 切斯特, 伊利诺伊, 美国
  • Latitude: 37.913663°
  • Longitude: -89.822050°
  • Elevation: 669 ft
  • Current time: 12:17am CDT
  • Sunrise: 5:58 am CDT
  • Sunset: 7:53 pm CDT
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
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