Weather forecast for today
Cottonwood, IL

Weather forecast for today

Saturday, May 3.

Thunderstorms
5:52 am

7:46 pm
CDT
Thunderstorms
63°F / 48°F
  • Wind: 12mph NNW
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Precip. probability: 67%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • UV index: 6
Today, on Saturday, May 3, storm systems may continue to produce thunderstorms.
Minimal precipitation is forecasted. The temperature is expected to oscillate between a maximum of a comfortable 62.6°F and a minimum of a brisk 48.2°F.
Today, the predicted high of 62.6°F is expected to reflect April's average high of 66.4°F.
Sunrise will be at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:46 pm; the daylight will last for 13h and 55min.

Current condition

Mostly Cloudy
2:16 am CDT
Mostly Cloudy
  • 57°F
  • Feels like: 57°F
  • Wind: 1mph SSE
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Dewpoint: 55°F
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 0
Currently, the sun is struggling to break through the mostly cloudy sky.
The temperature is a refreshing 57.2°F. The current temperature is only a few degrees off the maximum of 62.6°F for today.

Weather radar - Cottonwood, IL

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the current temperature in Cottonwood?
At 2:16 am CDT, the temperature in Cottonwood is 57.2°F.
What is the weather forecast for Cottonwood for today?
On Saturday, in Cottonwood, storm clouds could lead to bursts of thunder and rain.
Will it rain today?
There is a high probability of rainfall. Precipitation will be minimal.
What will be the maximum temperature today?
Today, the highest temperature will be 62.6°F, while the lowest temperature will be 48.2°F.
The highest temperature will be uncommonly lower than the average maximum of 75.6°F in May. The lowest temperature today will be also notably lower than the average low of 58.3°F.
When are sunrise and sunset today?
On Saturday, in Cottonwood, sunrise will be at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:46 pm (CDT).
How long is the day today?
In Cottonwood, today, there will be 13h and 55min of daylight.

Hourly weather forecast

4 am
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 1mph NNW
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Precip. probability: 42%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 6mi
Sunrise: 5:52 am
6 am
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 3mph NNW
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Precip. probability: 8%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 3mi
8 am
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 5mph NNW
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Precip. probability: 52%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
10 am
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 6mph NNW
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 75%
  • Precip. probability: 16%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
12 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 6mph NNW
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Precip. probability: 41%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
2 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 9mph NW
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Precip. probability: 68%
  • Precipitation: 0.12"
  • Visibility: 4mi
4 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 12mph NNW
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 78%
  • Precip. probability: 39%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
6 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 12mph NW
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Precip. probability: 48%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
Sunset: 7:46 pm
8 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 9mph NNW
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Precip. probability: 38%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
10 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 10mph NNW
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Precip. probability: 45%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 5mi
Today, a combination of rainy, lightning-active and dull weather is expected.
Rain is expected at 4 am, 5 am, 8 am, and from 12 pm to 11 pm. With light precipitation of 0.12", most rainfall is expected at 2 pm.
The temperature will vary between a minimum of 51.8°F and a maximum of 62.6°F. The warmest part of the day is expected around 11 am.
The temperature will feel more similar to April's average high than the expected maximum for May. Today, the forecasted low is also more alike with April's minimum of 48.9°F than the average in May.
Updated: May 3, 2025 @ 07:16:48 UTC
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Cottonwood, Illinois, USA

  • en: Cottonwood, Illinois, USA
  • es: Cottonwood, Illinois, EE.UU.
  • hr: Kottonvud, Ilinois, SAD
  • sr: Kottonvud, Ilinois, SAD
  • zh: 卡顿伍德, 伊利诺伊, 美国
  • Latitude: 37.889167°
  • Longitude: -88.213056°
  • Elevation: 410 ft
  • Current time: 2:16am CDT
  • Sunrise: 5:52 am CDT
  • Sunset: 7:46 pm CDT
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
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