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

Today's forecast for Effingham shows a low of 34 degrees Fahrenheit. A slight chance of rain between 7pm and midnight.

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

The 7-day forecast for Effingham shows highs from 29 to 41 degrees and lows from 16 to 34 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 5 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Effingham, IL this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Effingham this week. Precipitation chances: Tuesday (20% chance), Friday (40% chance), Saturday (80% chance), Sunday (50% chance), Monday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Effingham weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Effingham 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.

Effingham, IL Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

WEATHER ALERTS - Wind Advisory

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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54°F
Feels Like 54°F

Humidity 100% Dew Point 54°F Wind WSW 8 MPH Barometer 29.87 in.

Visibility 2 mi.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 3.5 mi. SSE of central Effingham
at 4:35 PM Tue, Nov 25, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

TueNov 25

20%

WedNov 26

ThuNov 27

FriNov 28

SatNov 29

80%

SunNov 30

30%

MonDec 1

50%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Cooling trend continues with high temperatures dropping from 41°F to 29°F. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 5 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 30°F.

This Date in Weather History

1950 - A great storm hit the Northern and Central Appalachians with snow and high winds. Winds reached hurricane force along eastern slopes of the Appalachians, with gusts to 100 mph at Hartford CT, 110 mph at Concord NH, and 160 mph at Mount Washington NH. Heavy rain also hit the eastern slopes, with eight inches reported at Slide Mountain NY. The western slopes were buried under heavy snow. The storm produced record snowfall totals of 27.7 inches at Pittsburgh PA, and 36.3 inches at Steubenville OH. The snow, and record cold temperatures, resulted in 160 deaths.

Effingham, IL 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Tuesday Nov 25

Night: A slight chance of rain between 7pm and midnight. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a west wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Nov 26

Day: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West northwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 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 19. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Friday Nov 28

Day: Sunny, with a high near 35. Light and variable wind.

Night: A 40 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph after midnight.

Saturday Nov 29

Day: Snow likely before noon, then rain and snow. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Night: Rain likely, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Nov 30

Day: A 30 percent chance of rain before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

Monday Dec 1

Day: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

Tuesday Dec 2

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

About Effingham, IL

Effingham is a city in Effingham County, Illinois, United States, and its county seat. It is in South Central Illinois. Its population was 12,252 at the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Effingham micropolitan statistical area. The city bills itself as "The Crossroads of Opportunity" because of its location at the intersection of two major Interstate highways: I-57 running from Chicago to Sikeston, Missouri, and I-70 running from Utah to Maryland. It is also served by U.S. Route 45, which runs from Ontonagon, Michigan to Mobile, Alabama; U.S. Route 40, the historic National Road, which stretches from Atlantic City, New Jersey to Silver Summit, Utah; and Illinois routes 32 and 33. It is also a major railroad junction, the crossing of the Illinois Central main line from Chicago to Memphis with the Pennsylvania Railroad line from Indianapolis to St. Louis. For this reason, Effingham has a much broader range of restaurants and lodging facilities than typical towns of its size.

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