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

Today's forecast for Shale City shows a high of 61 degrees and a low of 42 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny, with a high near 61.

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

The 7-day forecast for Shale City shows highs from 49 to 70 degrees and lows from 33 to 56 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 1 day with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Shale City, IL this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Shale City this week. Precipitation chances: Monday (60% chance).

How accurate is the Shale City weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Shale 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.

Shale City, IL Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

Switch to Metric Units

58°F
Feels Like 58°F

Humidity 36% Dew Point 31°F Wind SSE 2 MPH Gusts 3 Barometer 29.98 in.761.5 mm

Solar Rad 19 w/m²

Report from a personal weather station 13 miles NNW of central Shale City
at 4:12 PM Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures start near 61°F, reaching 70°F before cooling to 49°F, then recovering to 51°F by week's end. Mostly dry conditions with only one day showing rain chances.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 9°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

1946 - General Electric scientists produced snow in the Massachusetts Berkshires in the first modern day cloud seeding experiment.

Shale City, IL 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Nov 13

Day: Sunny, with a high near 61. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

Night: Clear, with a low around 42. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Nov 14

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday Nov 15

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

Sunday Nov 16

Day: Sunny, with a high near 53.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

Monday Nov 17

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

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

Tuesday Nov 18

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 49.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Wednesday Nov 19

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

About Shale City, IL

Shale City is an unincorporated community in Greene Township, Mercer County, Illinois, United States. Shale City is 3 miles (4.8 km) west-northwest of Viola. Shale City was the home of the Continental Brick factory. In 1915, the factory was sold to the Hydraulic Press Brick Company of St. Louis. Shale City was a company town of about 40 houses, a grocery store, a pool hall, a gas station, and a school. In 1910, a spur was constructed off the Gilchrist to Aledo branch of the Rock Island Southern Railway. The spur connected just west of Gilchrist.

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