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

Today's forecast for Braidwood shows a high of 14 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny, with a high near 14.

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

The 7-day forecast for Braidwood shows highs from 14 to 34 degrees and lows from 6 to 22 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 6 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Braidwood, IL this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Braidwood this week. Precipitation chances: Friday (20% chance), Saturday (40% chance), Sunday (30% chance), Monday (50% chance), Tuesday (50% chance), Wednesday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Braidwood weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Braidwood 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.

Braidwood, IL Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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8°F
Feels Like 8°F

Humidity 84% Dew Point 4°F Wind Calm Barometer 29.97 in.

Report from a personal weather station 4.1 mi. W of central Braidwood
at 4:51 AM Thu, Dec 4, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

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30%

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WedDec 10

50%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures climb from 14°F to a high of 34°F by week's end. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 6 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 10°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 37°F with lows around 22°F.

This Date in Weather History

1987 - A cold front crossing the Pacific Coast Region brought high winds and heavy rain to California. Thunderstorm winds gusted to 55 mph at Newport Beach CA, and Mount Wilson CA was drenched with 2.17 inches of rain in six hours. Gale force winds prevailed along the Northern Pacific Coast, and winds in the Tehachapis Mountains of southern California gusted to 60 mph.

Braidwood, IL 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Dec 4

Day: Sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -8. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a temperature falling to near -3 by 11pm, then rising to around 6 during the remainder of the night. Wind chill values as low as -13. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph.

Friday Dec 5

Day: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 28. Wind chill values as low as -3. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Saturday Dec 6

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. West northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.

Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

Sunday Dec 7

Day: A 30 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.

Monday Dec 8

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 22.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

Tuesday Dec 9

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

Wednesday Dec 10

Day: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

About Braidwood, IL

Braidwood is a city in Will and Grundy counties, Illinois, United States, approximately 53 miles (85 km) southwest of Chicago and 18 miles (29 km) south of Joliet. The population was 6,191 at the 2010 census. The Braidwood Nuclear Generating Station, a nuclear power plant owned by Exelon Corporation, is also located in the area (although the plant's address is actually in the nearby town of Braceville). The station is one of the major employers in the area and provides a significant portion of the electricity used in the Chicago area. The plant has been the subject of controversy concerning a series of leaks since 2007.

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