Weather forecast for today
Pekin, IL

Weather forecast for today

Thursday, May 1.

PM Thunderstorms
5:55 am

7:56 pm
CDT
PM Thunderstorms
68°F / 52°F
  • Wind: 14mph WSW
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Precip. probability: 53%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • UV index: 6
Today, on Thursday, May 1, thunderstorms may roll in by the afternoon, bringing brief intense rainfall.
Minimal precipitation is anticipated. The predicted temperature range extends from a high of a delightful 68°F to a low of a fresh 51.8°F.
The day’s highest temperature is predicted to be a couple of degrees lower than the standard May average of 72.1°F.
Sunrise was at 5:55 am and sunset will be at 7:56 pm; the daylight will last for 14h and 1min.

Current condition

Fog
6:11 am CDT
Fog
  • 61°F
  • Feels like: 61°F
  • Wind: 5mph S
  • Humidity: 100%
  • Dewpoint: 61°F
  • Pressure: 29.65"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 1mi
  • UV index: 0
At the moment, in Pekin, thick fog is expected to persist for several hours before lifting.
The temperature is an enjoyable 60.8°F. The current temperature is a few degrees off the maximum of 68°F for today.

Weather radar - Pekin, IL

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature now?
Currently (6:11 am CDT) it is 60.8°F in Pekin.
What is the weather forecast for Pekin for today?
On Thursday, in Pekin, rain with scattered lightning is expected during the afternoon.
Will it rain today?
There is a high possibility of rainfall, but with minimal precipitation.
What will be the maximum temperature today?
Today, the maximum temperature will be 68°F, while the minimum temperature will be 51.8°F.
The highest temperature will be a few degrees lower than the average maximum of 72.1°F in May. The lowest temperature will be in line with the average low of 55.2°F.
What time are sunrise and sunset today?
On Thursday, in Pekin, sunrise was at 5:55 am and sunset will be at 7:56 pm (CDT).
How many hours of daylight will Pekin have today?
Today, the daylight will last for 14h and 1min.

Hourly weather forecast

7 am
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 7mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.65"Hg
  • Humidity: 98%
  • Precip. probability: 14%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 1mi
8 am
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 9mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.68"Hg
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Precip. probability: 12%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 2mi
9 am
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 11mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.68"Hg
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Precip. probability: 12%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 2mi
10 am
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 14mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.68"Hg
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 4mi
11 am
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    64°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 13mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.71"Hg
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Precip. probability: 16%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 6mi
12 pm
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 14mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.71"Hg
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 8mi
1 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 14mph W
  • Pressure: 29.71"Hg
  • Humidity: 80%
  • Precip. probability: 20%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
2 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Isolated Thunderstorms
Isolated Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 14mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.71"Hg
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Precip. probability: 33%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 9mi
3 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 12mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.68"Hg
  • Humidity: 74%
  • Precip. probability: 45%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
4 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 12mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.71"Hg
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Precip. probability: 54%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 7mi
5 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 11mph W
  • Pressure: 29.71"Hg
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
6 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 10mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.71"Hg
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Precip. probability: 18%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
7 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 8mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.71"Hg
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Sunset: 7:56 pm
8 pm
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    64°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 6mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.71"Hg
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
9 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 6mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.74"Hg
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
10 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 5mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.74"Hg
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
11 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 6mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.74"Hg
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 9mi
Today, in Pekin, primarily gloomy and occasionally turbulent weather is expected.
Rain is forecasted from 2 pm to 4 pm. With light precipitation of 0.08", most rainfall is expected at 4 pm.
The temperature will vary between a minimum of 60.8°F and a maximum of 68°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 3 pm to 6 pm.
The high will be relatively lower than the normal maximum of 72.1°F for May. The night temperature will be also alike with the standard May low of 55.2°F.
Updated: May 1, 2025 @ 11:11:00 UTC
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Pekin, Illinois, USA

  • en: Pekin, Illinois, USA
  • es: Pekin, Illinois, EE.UU.
  • hr: Pikin, Ilinois, SAD
  • sr: Pikin, Ilinois, SAD
  • zh: 北京, 伊利诺伊, 美国
  • Latitude: 40.567539°
  • Longitude: -89.640658°
  • Elevation: 505 ft
  • Current time: 6:11am CDT
  • Sunrise: 5:55 am CDT
  • Sunset: 7:56 pm CDT
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
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