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

Today's forecast for Tilton shows a high of 23 degrees and a low of 16 degrees Fahrenheit. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm.

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

The 7-day forecast for Tilton shows highs from 23 to 49 degrees and lows from 14 to 33 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 3 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Tilton, IL this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Tilton this week. Precipitation chances: Monday (50% chance), Wednesday (30% chance), Thursday (80% chance).

How accurate is the Tilton weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Tilton 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.

Tilton, IL Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

WEATHER ALERTS - Special Weather Statement

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

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14°F
Feels Like 0°F

Humidity 67% Dew Point 5°F Wind SSW 12 MPH Gusts 15 Barometer 30.29 in.

Solar Rad 370 w/m²

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 5.1 mi. N of central Tilton
at 10:26 AM Mon, Dec 15, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

MonDec 15

50%

TueDec 16

WedDec 17

ThuDec 18

80%

FriDec 19

SatDec 20

SunDec 21

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures climb from 23°F to a high of 49°F by week's end. Some precipitation possible, including both rain and snow.

Climate Context

Temperatures are expected to be near normal for this time of year, with highs around 39°F and lows around 23°F.

This Date in Weather History

1987 - A major winter storm hit the Great Lakes Region, intensifying explosively as it crossed northern Illinois. High winds and heavy snow created blizzard conditions in southeastern Wisconsin. Winds gusted to 73 mph, and snowfall totals ranged up to 17 inches at LaFarge. The barometric pressure at Chicago IL dropped three quarters of an inch in six hours to 28.96 inches, a record low reading for December. Up to a foot of snow blanketed northern Illinois, and winds in the Chicago area gusted to 75 mph. O'Hare Airport in Chicago was closed for several hours, for only the fourth time in twenty years. High winds derailed train cars at Avon IN. Light winds and partly sunny skies were reported near the center of the storm, a feature typical of tropical storms.

Tilton, IL 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Monday Dec 15

Day: Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values between -7 and 3. South southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

Tuesday Dec 16

Day: Sunny, with a high near 36. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southeast wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Rain, mainly before noon. High near 49. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 20 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

Friday Dec 19

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

About Tilton, IL

Tilton is a village in Danville Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Danville, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,976 at the 2000 census, down to 2,724 in 2010 and down to 2,660 in 2020. It is named after Charles Tilton, a friend of Abraham Lincoln, who worked for the railroads. Lincoln reputedly had Thanksgiving dinner at Tilton's house in the village in the 1850s.

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