Dorchester, IL Weather Forecast and Current Conditions
Current Conditions From Nearby Station
Feels Like 50°F
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Current Conditions From Nearby Station
Feels Like 50°F
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Point Forecast at a Glance
Week Ahead Summary
Temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 76°F to 81°F. Mostly dry conditions with only one day showing rain chances.
Climate Context
This week's forecast shows temperatures running 10°F above the historical average for October. Normal highs for this period are around 68°F with lows around 46°F.
This Date in Weather History
1962 - The "Columbus Day Big Blow" occurred in the Pacific Northwest. It was probably the most damaging windstorm of record west of the Cascade Mountains. Winds reached hurricane force, with gusts above 100 mph. More than 3.5 billion board feet of timber were blown down, and communications were severely disrupted due to downed power lines. The storm claimed 48 lives, and caused 210 million dollars damage.
More on this and other weather history
Dorchester 7 Day Weather Forecast Details
Sunday Oct 12
Day: Sunny, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Southeast wind around 7 mph.
Monday Oct 13
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind around 6 mph.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind around 2 mph.
Tuesday Oct 14
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Wednesday Oct 15
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Thursday Oct 16
Day: Sunny, with a high near 76.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Friday Oct 17
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Oct 18
Day: A chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sun & Moon Monthly
Sunrise 7:07 AM
Sunset 6:26 PM
Last Light 6:53 PM
Moonset 1:48 PM
Contiguous United States Extremes
Sat's High Temperature
99 at Stovepipe Wells, CA
Sat's Low Temperature
22 at 20 Miles West-northwest Of Frenchglen, OR
Weather Folklore
When smoke rises but not too high, clouds won't grow and you'll keep dry.
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About Dorchester, Illinois
Dorchester is a village in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. The population was 133 at the 2020 census.
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