What is today's weather forecast for Altamont, IL?

Today's forecast for Altamont shows a high of 41 degrees and a low of 24 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 41.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Altamont, IL?

The 7-day forecast for Altamont shows highs from 28 to 41 degrees and lows from 15 to 28 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 4 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Altamont, IL this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Altamont this week. Precipitation chances: Friday (30% chance), Saturday (80% chance), Sunday (40% chance), Monday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Altamont weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Altamont forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Altamont, IL Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

WEATHER ALERTS - Wind Advisory

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Switch to Metric Units

38°F
Feels Like 31°F

Humidity 73% Dew Point 30°F Wind W 10 MPH Gusts 15 Barometer 30.1 in.

Solar Rad 3 w/m²

Report from a personal weather station 0.4 mi. N of central Altamont
at 7:05 AM Wed, Nov 26, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

WedNov 26

ThuNov 27

FriNov 28

SatNov 29

80%

SunNov 30

40%

MonDec 1

50%

TueDec 2

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Variable high temperatures through the week, ranging from 28°F to 41°F. Unsettled weather expected with wintry mix likely on at least 4 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 12°F below the historical average for November-December. Normal highs for this period are around 47°F with lows around 29°F.

This Date in Weather History

1896 - Snow and high winds hit the Northern Plains and the Upper Mississippi Valley, with a Thanksgiving Day blizzard across North Dakota. The storm was followed by a severe cold wave in the Upper Midwest. The temperature at Pokegama Dam MI plunged to 45 degrees below zero.

Altamont, IL 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Nov 26

Day: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Thursday Nov 27

Day: Sunny, with a high near 38. West northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. West northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Friday Nov 28

Day: Sunny, with a high near 35. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after midnight. Increasing clouds, with a low around 24. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph after midnight.

Saturday Nov 29

Day: Snow likely before noon, then rain and snow. High near 37. Southeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Night: Rain. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Nov 30

Day: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

Monday Dec 1

Day: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

Tuesday Dec 2

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.

About Altamont, IL

Altamont is a city in Effingham County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,216 at the 2020 census. Altamont is part of the Effingham, Illinois Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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