Weather forecast for todayPalmer, IL

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 1:42 pm CDT

  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphN 350°
  • Humidity: 46%
  • Dewpoint: 34°F
  • Pressure: 30.51"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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Currently, the sun’s rays are illuminating everything under a clear sky.
The temperature is a moderate 55.4°F. The current temperature is almost at the maximum of today's 57.2°F.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 57°F
  • 36°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphN 8°
  • Humidity: 43%
  • UV index: 5
  • Sunrise: 7:09 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:15 pm CDT
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Today, on Saturday, October 17, expect bright skies and plenty of sunshine.
The maximum expected temperature is a moderate 57.2°F, while the minimum temperature will be an icy 35.6°F.
Forecast models suggest colder conditions, with a peak that mirrors November's climate average rather than October's.
Sunrise was at 7:09 am and sunset will be at 6:15 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 6min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 3 pm - 5 pm 57°C.
Coldest period: 10 pm - 11 pm 43°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 11 pm 2%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 2 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphNNE 23°
  • Humidity: 44%
  • Pressure: 30.5"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 3 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphNNE 12°
  • Humidity: 41%
  • Pressure: 30.47"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 4 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphN 1°
  • Humidity: 38%
  • Pressure: 30.47"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 5 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphW 267°
  • Humidity: 36%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 6 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphSE 135°
  • Humidity: 47%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:15 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphSE 129°
  • Humidity: 59%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 46°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphESE 122°
  • Humidity: 66%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphSE 138°
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Pressure: 30.47"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 43°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphSE 135°
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Pressure: 30.47"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 43°F
  • Feels like:
    41°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphSSE 148°
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Pressure: 30.47"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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For the rest of the day, a cloudless sky and mainly sunshiny weather are expected.
The temperature will vary between a minimum of 42.8°F and a maximum of 57.2°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 3 pm to 5 pm.
Today, the maximum will match more closely with November's typical value than October's 64.2°F. The lowest temperature is also more alike with November's average minimum of 36.3°F than the usual minimum of 48°F in October.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 18:42:11 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The temperature at 1:42 pm CDT is 55.4°F.

Today, a sun-drenched sky is anticipated.

Today, the highest temperature will be 57.2°F, while the lowest temperature will be 35.6°F.
The maximum temperature today will be moderately lower than the average highest temperature in October. Today, the lowest temperature will be uncommonly lower than the average low of 48°F.

On Saturday, in Palmer, sunrise was at 7:09 am and sunset will be at 6:15 pm (CDT).

In Palmer, today, there will be 11h and 6min of daylight.