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

Today's forecast for Pontiac shows a low of 56 degrees Fahrenheit. Increasing clouds, with a low around 56.

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

The 7-day forecast for Pontiac shows highs from 46 to 72 degrees and lows from 29 to 56 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 5 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Pontiac, IL this week?

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

How accurate is the Pontiac weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Pontiac 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.

Pontiac, IL Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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56°F
Feels Like 56°F

Humidity 83% Dew Point 51°F Wind S 7 MPH Barometer 29.86 in.758.4 mm

Visibility 10 mi.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 2.6 miles NNE of central Pontiac
at 6:55 PM Fri, Nov 14, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

FriNov 14

SatNov 15

SunNov 16

MonNov 17

TueNov 18

50%

WedNov 19

ThuNov 20

50%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures drop from 72°F to a low of 46°F, then recover to 54°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 5°F above the historical average for November. Normal highs for this period are around 49°F with lows around 31°F.

This Date in Weather History

1987 - The first major snowstorm of the season hit the Southern and Central Rockies, producing 12 inches at the Brian Head ski resort in Utah overnight. Strong and gusty winds associated with the storm reached 52 mph at Ruidoso NM. In the eastern U.S., the temperature at Washington D.C. soared to 68 degrees, just three days after being buried under more than a foot of snow.

Pontiac, IL 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Friday Nov 14

Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 56. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Saturday Nov 15

Day: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind around 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday Nov 16

Day: Sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Monday Nov 17

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

Night: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Nov 18

Day: A chance of rain before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Wednesday Nov 19

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

Thursday Nov 20

Day: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Friday Nov 21

Day: A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

About Pontiac, IL

Pontiac is a city in Livingston County, Illinois, United States, and its county seat. The population was 11,150 in the 2020 census.

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