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

Today's forecast for Galesburg shows a low of -2 degrees Fahrenheit. Partly cloudy, with a low around -2.

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

The 7-day forecast for Galesburg shows highs from 14 to 38 degrees and lows from -2 to 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 3 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Galesburg, IL this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Galesburg this week. Precipitation chances: Saturday (30% chance), Tuesday (50% chance), Wednesday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Galesburg weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Galesburg 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.

Galesburg, IL Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Switch to Metric Units

14°F
Feels Like 14°F

Humidity 84% Dew Point 10°F Wind Calm Barometer 30.34 in.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 0.6 mi. NNW of central Galesburg
at 2:00 AM Thu, Dec 4, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

WedDec 3

-2

ThuDec 4

-1

FriDec 5

SatDec 6

SunDec 7

MonDec 8

TueDec 9

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures climb from 14°F to a high of 35°F by week's end. Some precipitation possible with wintry mix on at least one day.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 8°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 36°F with lows around 20°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.

Galesburg, IL 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Dec 3

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -2. Wind chill values between -4 and -9. North northwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

Thursday Dec 4

Day: Sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values between -1 and -11. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -1. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

Friday Dec 5

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

Saturday Dec 6

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

Night: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. North northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Sunday Dec 7

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 23.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.

Monday Dec 8

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 26.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

Tuesday Dec 9

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

Night: A chance of freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Wednesday Dec 10

Day: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

About Galesburg, IL

Galesburg is a city in Knox County, Illinois, United States. The city is 45 miles (72 km) northwest of Peoria. At the 2020 census, its population was 30,052. Galesburg is known as the home of Knox College, a private four-year liberal arts college, and Carl Sandburg College, a community college named for native-born poet Carl Sandburg. Galesburg is the county seat of Knox County and the principal city of the Galesburg Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Knox and Warren counties. A 496-acre (201 ha) section of the city is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Galesburg Historic District.

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