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

Today's forecast for Rankin shows a low of 5 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.

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

The 7-day forecast for Rankin shows highs from 14 to 36 degrees and lows from 1 to 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 2 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Rankin, IL this week?

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

How accurate is the Rankin weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Rankin 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.

Rankin, IL Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions

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22°F
Feels Like 14°F

Humidity 65% Dew Point 12°F Wind NNW 6 MPH Gusts 13 Barometer 30.21 in.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 15.4 mi. NE of central Rankin
at 1:52 AM Thu, Dec 4, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Warming trend through the week with high temperatures climbing from 14°F to 33°F. Mostly dry conditions with only one day showing wintry mix chances.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 12°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 39°F with lows around 23°F.

This Date in Weather History

1987 - A cold front crossing the Pacific Coast Region brought high winds and heavy rain to California. Thunderstorm winds gusted to 55 mph at Newport Beach CA, and Mount Wilson CA was drenched with 2.17 inches of rain in six hours. Gale force winds prevailed along the Northern Pacific Coast, and winds in the Tehachapis Mountains of southern California gusted to 60 mph.

Rankin, IL 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Dec 3

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values between -2 and 3. North northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Thursday Dec 4

Day: Sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values between -6 and 4. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph after midnight.

Friday Dec 5

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values between -2 and 8. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

Saturday Dec 6

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. West wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph after midnight.

Sunday Dec 7

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.

Monday Dec 8

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 23.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

Tuesday Dec 9

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

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 36.

About Rankin, IL

Rankin is a village in Butler Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Danville, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 561 at the 2010 census.

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