Weather forecast for today
New Salem, IL

Weather forecast for today

Thursday, May 1.

Scattered Thunderstorms
6:01 am

7:59 pm
CDT
Scattered Thunderstorms
70°F / 52°F
  • Wind: 12mph WSW
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Precip. probability: 59%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • UV index: 7
Today, on Thursday, May 1, scattered thunderstorms are expected, and a few may bring strong wind gusts.
Minimal precipitation is anticipated. The highest predicted temperature is an agreeable 69.8°F, while the lowest temperature will be a crisp 51.8°F.
May's usual high of 72.3°F is anticipated to be matched by the day’s maximum temperature.
Sunrise will be at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:59 pm; the daylight will last for 13h and 58min.

Current condition

Cloudy
2:48 am CDT
Cloudy
  • 64°F
  • Feels like: 64°F
  • Wind: 3mph SSE
  • Humidity: 100%
  • Dewpoint: 64°F
  • Pressure: 29.68"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 8mi
  • UV index: 0
In New Salem, at the moment, a thick blanket of clouds is reducing brightness throughout the day.
The temperature is a breezy 64.4°F. The current temperature is only a few degrees off the highest temperature of the day.

Weather radar - New Salem, IL

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature now?
Currently (2:48 am CDT) it is 64.4°F in New Salem.
What is the weather forecast for New Salem for today?
On Thursday, scattered thunderstorms are expected, and there may be periods of intense rain and thunder.
Will it rain today?
There is a high chance of rainfall, but precipitation will be minimal.
What will be the highest temperature today in New Salem?
Today, the maximum temperature will be 69.8°F, while the minimum temperature will be 51.8°F.
The maximum temperature will be in line with the average highest temperature of 72.3°F in May. The lowest temperature will be a couple of degrees lower than the average low of 55.8°F.
When are sunrise and sunset today?
On Thursday, in New Salem, sunrise will be at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:59 pm (CDT).
How many hours of daylight will New Salem have today?
In New Salem, today, there will be 13h and 58min of daylight.

Hourly weather forecast

4 am
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 5mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.65"Hg
  • Humidity: 98%
  • Precip. probability: 11%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 6mi
6 am
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 11mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.68"Hg
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Precip. probability: 17%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 5mi
Sunrise: 6:01 am
8 am
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 11mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.71"Hg
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Precip. probability: 13%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 5mi
10 am
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 11mph W
  • Pressure: 29.74"Hg
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Precip. probability: 36%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 5mi
12 pm
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Isolated Thunderstorms
Isolated Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 11mph W
  • Pressure: 29.77"Hg
  • Humidity: 83%
  • Precip. probability: 32%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 8mi
2 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 11mph W
  • Pressure: 29.74"Hg
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Precip. probability: 38%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
4 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 12mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.74"Hg
  • Humidity: 71%
  • Precip. probability: 56%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
6 pm
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 11mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.74"Hg
  • Humidity: 68%
  • Precip. probability: 10%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Sunset: 7:59 pm
8 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 7mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.74"Hg
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Precip. probability: 8%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
10 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 6mph W
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Today, in New Salem, a combination of primarily cloud-filled and occasionally lightning-active and rain-filled weather is predicted.
With minimal precipitation of 0.04", rain is forecasted from 10 am to 12 pm, and from 2 pm to 5 pm.
The temperature will vary between the highest temperature of 69.8°F and the lowest temperature of 60.8°F. The warmest part of the day will be at 3 pm, 5 pm and 6 pm.
The forecasted high will be in line with the typical May maximum of 72.3°F. The lowest temperature is expected to be also slightly cooler than the average minimum in May, typically 55.8°F.
Updated: May 1, 2025 @ 07:48:08 UTC
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New Salem, Illinois, USA

  • en: New Salem, Illinois, USA
  • es: New Salem, Illinois, EE.UU.
  • hr: Nju Sejlem, Ilinois, SAD
  • sr: Nju Sejlem, Ilinois, SAD
  • zh: 新塞勒姆, 伊利诺伊, 美国
  • Latitude: 39.707547°
  • Longitude: -90.847630°
  • Elevation: 787 ft
  • Current time: 2:48am CDT
  • Sunrise: 6:01 am CDT
  • Sunset: 7:59 pm CDT
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
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