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

Today's forecast for Broughton shows a high of 56 degrees and a low of 49 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 56.

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

The 7-day forecast for Broughton shows highs from 39 to 57 degrees and lows from 24 to 49 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 2 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Broughton, IL this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Broughton this week. Precipitation chances: Wednesday (30% chance), Thursday (80% chance).

How accurate is the Broughton weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Broughton 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.

Broughton, IL Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

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42°F
Feels Like 41°F

Humidity 49% Dew Point 24°F Wind WSW 3 MPH Barometer 30.08 in.

Visibility 10 mi.

Report from a NOAA weather station 9.5 mi. SSW of central Broughton
at 5:35 AM Wed, Dec 17, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Significant warming trend with high temperatures climbing from 56°F to 57°F, reaching a high of 57°F. Some rain possible with at least 2 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 5°F above the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 45°F with lows around 27°F.

This Date in Weather History

1924 - A severe icestorm struck central Illinois. It coated the ground with nearly two inches of glaze at Springfield. The storm caused 21 million dollars damage along with much hardship. Ice was on the trees until the 4th of January, and electricity was not restored until January 10th.

Broughton, IL 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 49. South wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Temperature rising to near 56 by 10am, then falling to around 47 during the remainder of the day. Breezy, with a south wind 11 to 20 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. West northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Friday Dec 19

Day: Sunny, with a high near 39. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. South southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north after midnight.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 48. North northeast wind around 7 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

Monday Dec 22

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 48. East southeast wind around 6 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Light and variable wind becoming south around 6 mph in the evening.

Tuesday Dec 23

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

About Broughton, IL

Broughton is a village in Hamilton County, Illinois, United States. The population was 185 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Mount Vernon Micropolitan Statistical Area. The village was founded in the 1720s as Saint Philippe du Grand Marais (called "St. Philippe") by French coureurs de bois. In the early 19th century, it was known as "Rectorville" for nearby Rector Creek, which had been named for federal land surveyor John Rector.

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