Weather forecast for todayWest Salem, IL

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 12:25 pm CDT

  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 10mphN 10°
  • Humidity: 43%
  • Dewpoint: 34°F
  • Pressure: 30.51"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 5
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Currently, the sun is shining brightly, creating a warm atmosphere.
The temperature is a moderate 55.4°F, while the feels-like temperature is a similar 53.6°F. The current temperature is nearly at the maximum expected 57.2°F for today.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 57°F
  • 36°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 10mphNNE 27°
  • Humidity: 38%
  • UV index: 5
  • Sunrise: 7:03 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:11 pm CDT
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Today, in West Salem, sunshine is expected with little to no cloud cover.
A temperature range of a mild 57.2°F to a wintry 35.6°F is forecasted.
The anticipated temperature of 57.2°F resembles November's typical high of 52.9°F more than October's.
Sunrise was at 7:03 am and sunset will be at 6:11 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 8min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 2 pm - 5 pm 57°C.
Coldest hour: 10 pm 43°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 7 pm - 10 pm 1%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 1 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphNNE 21°
  • Humidity: 40%
  • Pressure: 30.47"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 5
  • ▼
  • 2 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphNNE 24°
  • Humidity: 37%
  • Pressure: 30.47"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
  • ▼
  • 3 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphNNE 26°
  • Humidity: 34%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
  • ▼
  • 4 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphNNE 32°
  • Humidity: 33%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
  • ▼
  • 5 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphNNE 31°
  • Humidity: 34%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
  • ▼
  • 6 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphNNE 32°
  • Humidity: 43%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
  • ▼
Sunset: 6:11 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphNE 38°
  • Humidity: 54%
  • 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: 1mphNE 45°
  • Humidity: 62%
  • Pressure: 30.47"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
  • ▼
  • 9 pm
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphENE 58°
  • Humidity: 69%
  • Pressure: 30.47"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
  • ▼
  • 10 pm
  • 43°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphENE 72°
  • Humidity: 75%
  • Pressure: 30.47"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 41°F
  • Feels like:
    41°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphE 84°
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Pressure: 30.47"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, clear skies and sunny weather are expected.
The temperature will be between a maximum of 57.2°F and a minimum of 41°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 2 pm to 5 pm.
The maximum is expected to resemble November's average high of 52.9°F rather than October's. The minimum temperature today will be also more close to November's average low of 38.3°F than October's average of 49.6°F.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 17:25:42 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Currently (12:25 pm CDT) it is 55.4°F in West Salem.

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 uncommonly lower than the average highest temperature of 66.7°F in October. The lowest temperature will be also noticeably lower than the average low of 49.6°F.

On Saturday, in West Salem, sunrise was at 7:03 am and sunset will be at 6:11 pm (CDT).

In West Salem, the length of the day today will be 11h and 8min.