What is today's weather forecast for New Athens, IL?

Today's forecast for New Athens shows a low of 35 degrees Fahrenheit. A chance of sprinkles before 8pm, then a slight chance of rain between 8pm and 9pm.

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

The 7-day forecast for New Athens shows highs from 33 to 46 degrees and lows from 21 to 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 5 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in New Athens, IL this week?

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

How accurate is the New Athens weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate New Athens 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.

New Athens, IL Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

Switch to Metric Units

52°F
Feels Like 52°F

Humidity 95% Dew Point 51°F Wind SSE 1 MPH Gusts 3 Barometer 29.89 in.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 7.5 mi. WNW of central New Athens
at 6:45 PM Tue, Nov 25, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

TueNov 25

20%

WedNov 26

ThuNov 27

FriNov 28

SatNov 29

80%

SunNov 30

20%

MonDec 1

20%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Cooling trend continues with high temperatures dropping from 46°F to 33°F. Unsettled weather expected with wintry mix likely on at least 5 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 11°F below the historical average for November-December. Normal highs for this period are around 50°F with lows around 32°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.

New Athens, IL 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Tuesday Nov 25

Night: A chance of sprinkles before 8pm, then a slight chance of rain between 8pm and 9pm. Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then clearing, with a low around 35. West wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Nov 26

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 28. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Thursday Nov 27

Day: Sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday Nov 28

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

Night: A chance of rain and snow after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Nov 29

Day: Rain and snow. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Night: Rain likely, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Nov 30

Day: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

Night: A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday Dec 1

Day: A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Night: A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday Dec 2

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 34.

About New Athens, IL

New Athens () is a village in St. Clair County, Illinois, United States. Based upon common usage, the 'A' is always sounded with a long vowel, rather than a short vowel, by its residents, unlike the most commonly used English pronunciation of the city in Greece. The population was 2,054 at the 2010 census. New Athens sits on the Kaskaskia River and was originally called Athens. The village was laid out in 1836 and incorporated in 1866. The name change to New Athens came in 1868 after it was discovered there was already an Athens in another part of the state. New Athens is home to several churches, including St. Agatha Catholic Church, St. John United Church of Christ, St. Paul Lutheran Church, The United Methodist Church of New Athens, and First Baptist Church.

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