Weather forecast for todayRussell, IL

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 8:42 am CDT

  • 37°F
  • Feels like:
    36°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphWNW 290°
  • Humidity: 78%
  • Dewpoint: 32°F
  • Pressure: 30.54"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Currently, in Russell, the sun is out in full force, making the weather bright and warm.
The temperature is a wintry 37.4°F, while the feels-like temperature is a similar 35.6°F. The current temperature is near the lowest expected 39.2°F for today.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 57°F
  • 39°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphWSW 240°
  • Humidity: 50%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:07 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:06 pm CDT
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Today, in Russell, expect consistent sunshine and open skies.
The temperature is anticipated to oscillate between a maximum of a moderate 57.2°F and a minimum of an icy 39.2°F.
The anticipated daily high is projected to match October's typical maximum of 58.3°F.
Sunrise was at 7:07 am and sunset will be at 6:06 pm; the daylight will last for 10h and 59min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 3 pm 55°C.
Coldest hour: 9 am 41°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 1%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 9 am
  • 41°F
  • Feels like:
    37°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphWNW 290°
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Pressure: 30.53"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 10 am
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphW 272°
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Pressure: 30.53"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 11 am
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphWSW 245°
  • Humidity: 55%
  • Pressure: 30.5"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 12 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 8mphSW 234°
  • Humidity: 47%
  • Pressure: 30.5"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 1 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSW 229°
  • Humidity: 43%
  • Pressure: 30.47"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
  • ▼
  • 2 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphSW 229°
  • Humidity: 40%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 3 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphSW 229°
  • Humidity: 36%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 4 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphSW 226°
  • Humidity: 37%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
  • ▼
  • 5 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 10mphSW 226°
  • Humidity: 42%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
  • ▼
  • 6 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 8mphSW 223°
  • Humidity: 49%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:06 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphSW 221°
  • Humidity: 55%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 46°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 8mphSW 223°
  • Humidity: 60%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    39°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphSW 225°
  • Humidity: 67%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 43°F
  • Feels like:
    39°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphSW 221°
  • Humidity: 68%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
  • ▼
  • 11 pm
  • 43°F
  • Feels like:
    37°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSW 219°
  • Humidity: 69%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, mostly cloudless and sunny weather is anticipated.
The temperature will vary between a maximum of 55.4°F and a minimum of 41°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 2 pm to 4 pm.
Today, expect conditions alike with October's usual high temperature. Today, expect the temperature to be more in line with the typical minimum for November than for October.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 13:42:04 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The temperature at 8:42 am CDT is 37.4°F.

Today, skies will stay clear and sunny.

Today, the highest temperature will be 57.2°F, while the lowest temperature will be 39.2°F.
The highest temperature today will be in line with the average maximum temperature in October. The lowest temperature will be a few degrees lower than the average low of 46.9°F.

On Saturday, in Russell, sunrise was at 7:07 am and sunset will be at 6:06 pm (CDT).

In Russell, the length of the day today will be 10h and 59min.