What is today's weather forecast for Fort Russell, IL?

Today's forecast for Fort Russell shows a low of 59 degrees Fahrenheit. Increasing clouds, with a low around 59.

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

The 7-day forecast for Fort Russell shows highs from 57 to 77 degrees and lows from 35 to 59 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 5 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Fort Russell, IL this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Fort Russell this week. Precipitation chances: Monday (60% chance), Tuesday (20% chance), Wednesday (50% chance), Thursday (60% chance), Friday (40% chance).

How accurate is the Fort Russell weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Fort Russell 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.

Fort Russell, IL Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Switch to Metric Units

72°F
Feels Like 72°F

Humidity 57% Dew Point 55°F Wind S 8 MPH Barometer 29.9 in.759.5 mm

Visibility 10 mi.

Report from a NOAA weather station 1.8 miles SSE of central Fort Russell
at 4:45 PM Fri, Nov 14, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

FriNov 14

SatNov 15

SunNov 16

MonNov 17

30%

TueNov 18

20%

WedNov 19

20%

ThuNov 20

60%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures drop from 77°F to a low of 57°F, then recover to 62°F by week's end. Unsettled weather expected with rain likely on at least 4 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 6°F above the historical average for November. Normal highs for this period are around 55°F with lows around 36°F.

This Date in Weather History

1986 - An early season cold wave set more than 200 records from the northwestern U.S. to the east coast over a seven day period. For some places it proved to be the coldest weather of the winter season.

Fort Russell, IL 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Friday Nov 14

Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 59. South wind 8 to 10 mph.

Saturday Nov 15

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 9 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North wind 6 to 9 mph.

Sunday Nov 16

Day: Sunny, with a high near 58. North wind around 6 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Light and variable wind.

Monday Nov 17

Day: A 30 percent chance of rain after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

Night: Rain likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Nov 18

Day: A 20 percent chance of rain before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Wednesday Nov 19

Day: A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.

Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Thursday Nov 20

Day: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Friday Nov 21

Day: A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.

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