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

Today's forecast for Essex shows a low of 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.

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

The 7-day forecast for Essex shows highs from 13 to 34 degrees and lows from 3 to 22 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 6 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Essex, IL this week?

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

How accurate is the Essex weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Essex 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.

Essex, IL Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

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17°F
Feels Like 17°F

Humidity 78% Dew Point 11°F Wind Calm Barometer 30.33 in.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 5.1 mi. SSE of central Essex
at 2:00 AM Thu, Dec 4, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures climb from 13°F to a high of 33°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 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

1982 - The temperature in New York City's Central Park reached 72 degrees to establish a record high for December. The month as a whole was also the warmest of record.

Essex, IL 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Dec 3

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -6. North northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Thursday Dec 4

Day: Sunny, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -9. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.

Night: Increasing clouds, with a temperature falling to near -4 by 10pm, then rising to around 4 during the remainder of the night. Wind chill values as low as -15. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight. 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 -4. 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 21. 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.

Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

Sunday Dec 7

Day: A 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 13.

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 Essex, IL

Essex is a village in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States. The population was 841 at the 2020 census, up from 802 at the 2010 census. It is included in the Kankakee-Bradley, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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