Rapids City, IL Weather Forecast and Current Conditions
Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station
Feels Like 38°F
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Point Forecast at a Glance
7-Day Temperature Trend
Week Ahead Summary
Warming trend through the week with high temperatures climbing from 30°F to 46°F. Some precipitation possible, including both rain and snow.
Climate Context
This week's forecast shows temperatures running 4°F above the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 35°F with lows around 20°F.
This Date in Weather History
1944 - Typhoon Cobra, also known as the Typhoon of 1944 or Halsey's Typhoon, was the United States Navy designation for a tropical cyclone that struck the Task Force 38 in the during World War II in the Pacific. The typhoon was first observed on December 17 as it surprised a fleet of ships in the open waters of the western Pacific Ocean. Sustained winds associated with the storm were up to 100 mph with gusts to 140 mph. On December 18, the small but violent typhoon hit the Task Force while many of the ships were attempting to refuel. Due to the extreme seas and winds, three destroyers capsized and went down with practically all hands, while a cruiser, five aircraft carriers, and three destroyers suffered serious damage. Approximately 790 officers and men were lost or killed with another 80 injured. This storm inflicted more damage on the Navy than any storm since the hurricane at Apia, Samoa, in 1889.
Rapids City, IL 7 Day Weather Forecast Details
Wednesday Dec 17
Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Dec 18
Day: Rain before 1pm, then a slight chance of snow showers after 5pm. Temperature falling to around 26 by 5pm. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 8pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -10. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Dec 19
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday Dec 20
Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Sunday Dec 21
Day: Sunny, with a high near 33.
Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Monday Dec 22
Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday Dec 23
Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday Dec 24
Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
About Rapids City, IL
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Sun & Moon Monthly
Sunrise 7:24 AM
Sunset 4:34 PM
Last Light 5:05 PM
Moonset 3:09 PM
Contiguous US Extremes
Wed's High Temperature
85 at 6 Miles West-southwest Of Glamis, CA and 7 Miles Northeast Of Jacumba, CA
Wed's Low Temperature
0 at Gunnison, CO
Weather Folklore
If toads appear in large numbers, expect rain.
