What is today's weather forecast for Prairie City, IL?

Today's forecast for Prairie City shows a low of -1 degrees Fahrenheit. Partly cloudy, with a low around -1.

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

The 7-day forecast for Prairie City shows highs from 14 to 36 degrees and lows from -1 to 24 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 3 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Prairie City, IL this week?

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

How accurate is the Prairie City weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Prairie City 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.

Prairie City, IL Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

Switch to Metric Units

9°F
Feels Like -5°F

Humidity 84% Dew Point 6°F Wind NNW 10 MPH Barometer 30.39 in.

Visibility 10 mi.

Report from a NOAA weather station 12.2 mi. SW of central Prairie City
at 2:55 AM Thu, Dec 4, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

WedDec 3

-1

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 36°F by week's end. Some snow possible with at least 2 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 9°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 37°F with lows around 21°F.

This Date in Weather History

1972 - Winds gusting to 70 mph sent the temperature at Livingston, MT, plunging from 52 degrees to 18 degrees in just twenty minutes.

Prairie City, IL 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Dec 3

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -10. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Dec 4

Day: Sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -10. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -10. South wind around 5 mph.

Friday Dec 5

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Wind chill values as low as -5. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

Saturday Dec 6

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 31.

Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 16.

Sunday Dec 7

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 24.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.

Monday Dec 8

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 25.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

Tuesday Dec 9

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

Night: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

Wednesday Dec 10

Day: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

About Prairie City, IL

Prairie City is a village in McDonough County, Illinois, United States. The population was 407 at the 2020 census.

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