What is today's weather forecast for Old Shawneetown, IL?

Today's forecast for Old Shawneetown shows a low of 33 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

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

The 7-day forecast for Old Shawneetown shows highs from 17 to 58 degrees and lows from 6 to 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 2 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Old Shawneetown, IL this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Old Shawneetown this week. Precipitation chances: Wednesday (50% chance), Thursday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Old Shawneetown weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Old Shawneetown 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.

Old Shawneetown, IL Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions

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32°F
Feels Like 32°F

Humidity 82% Dew Point 27°F Wind Calm Barometer 29.98 in.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 21.6 mi. NE of central Old Shawneetown
at 1:29 AM Fri, Dec 12, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures dip from 43°F to a low of 17°F mid-week, then warm to 54°F. Mostly dry conditions with only one day showing rain chances.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 5°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 46°F with lows around 28°F.

This Date in Weather History

1988 - Arctic cold invaded the central and eastern U.S. Sault Ste Marie MI reported a record low of 14 degrees below zero, and International Falls MN was the cold spot in the nation with a low of 25 degrees below zero. Temperatures remained below zero all day over parts of eastern Upper Michigan and northern New England.

Old Shawneetown, IL 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Dec 11

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southeast wind around 7 mph becoming east. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

Friday Dec 12

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 43. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday Dec 13

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. North northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday Dec 14

Day: Sunny, with a high near 17. North northwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 6. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday Dec 15

Day: Sunny, with a high near 33. Light south southeast wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

Tuesday Dec 16

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southwest wind around 8 mph.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. South southwest wind 8 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

About Old Shawneetown, IL

Old Shawneetown is a village in Shawnee Township, Gallatin County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, the village had a population of 113, down from 193 at the 2010 census. Located along the Ohio River, Shawneetown served as an important United States government administrative center for the Northwest Territory. The village was devastated by the Ohio River flood of 1937. The village's population was moved several miles inland to New Shawneetown.

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