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

Today's forecast for Altona shows a high of 16 degrees and a low of 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny, with a high near 16.

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

The 7-day forecast for Altona shows highs from 16 to 36 degrees and lows from -1 to 24 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 5 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Altona, IL this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Altona this week. Precipitation chances: Saturday (70% chance), Sunday (30% chance), Monday (30% chance), Tuesday (50% chance), Wednesday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Altona weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Altona 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.

Altona, IL Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

Switch to Metric Units

12°F
Feels Like 12°F

Humidity 61% Dew Point 1°F Wind SSE 1 MPH Gusts 1 Barometer 29.47 in.

Solar Rad 23 w/m²

Report from a personal weather station 12.3 mi. WNW of central Altona
at 3:51 PM Thu, Dec 4, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

ThuDec 4

FriDec 5

SatDec 6

SunDec 7

30%

-1

MonDec 8

TueDec 9

WedDec 10

50%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures climb from 16°F to a high of 36°F by week's end. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 5 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 8°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 36°F with lows around 20°F.

This Date in Weather History

1972 - Winds gusting to 70 mph sent the temperature at Livingston, MT, plunging from 52 degrees to 18 degrees in just twenty minutes.

Altona, IL 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Dec 4

Day: Sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Light south wind.

Night: Patchy freezing fog after 9pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 0. Wind chill values between -6 and -11. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Dec 5

Day: Patchy freezing fog before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Wind chill values between -7 and 3. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

Saturday Dec 6

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 30. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

Night: Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 20. East wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Dec 7

Day: A 30 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. North wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.

Monday Dec 8

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 24.

Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

Tuesday Dec 9

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

Night: A chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 24.

Wednesday Dec 10

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

About Altona, IL

Altona (formerly LaPier & Walnut Grove) is a village in Knox County, Illinois, United States. The population was 463 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Galesburg Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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