Feels like80°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 58%Cloud cover 2%Pressure 29.85 inHg
Sunny
78°💧 None💨 9 mphH 62%29.83 inHg
Feels like77°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 62%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 29.83 inHg
Sunny
96°💧 None💨 10 mphH 34%29.80 inHg
Feels like94°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 34%Cloud cover 5%Pressure 29.80 inHg
Mostly clear night
87°💧 None💨 4 mphH 44%29.77 inHg
Feels like89°FWind direction westGusts —Humidity 44%Cloud cover 23%Pressure 29.77 inHg
Monday
Clear night
75°💧 None💨 5 mphH 75%29.83 inHg
Feels like78°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 75%Cloud cover 2%Pressure 29.83 inHg
Overcast
72°💧 None💨 3 mphH 91%29.85 inHg
Feels like78°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 91%Cloud cover 98%Pressure 29.85 inHg
Overcast
81°💧 None💨 9 mphH 49%29.85 inHg
Feels like79°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 49%Cloud cover 97%Pressure 29.85 inHg
Mostly clear night
76°💧 None💨 10 mphH 52%29.83 inHg
Feels like73°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 52%Cloud cover 20%Pressure 29.83 inHg
Tuesday
Clear night
64°💧 None💨 12 mphH 71%29.91 inHg
Feels like59°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 71%Cloud cover 1%Pressure 29.91 inHg
Sunny
57°💧 None💨 13 mphH 71%30.03 inHg
Feels like49°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 71%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.03 inHg
Sunny
69°💧 None💨 14 mphH 27%30.09 inHg
Feels like58°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 27%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Clear night
66°💧 None💨 8 mphH 42%30.09 inHg
Feels like60°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 42%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Wednesday
Clear night
57°💧 None💨 3 mphH 64%30.18 inHg
Feels like54°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 64%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.18 inHg
Sunny
51°💧 None💨 3 mphH 81%30.24 inHg
Feels like49°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 81%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.24 inHg
Sunny
73°💧 None💨 5 mphH 34%30.24 inHg
Feels like68°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 34%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.24 inHg
Clear night
68°💧 None💨 4 mphH 37%30.18 inHg
Feels like63°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 37%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.18 inHg
Thursday
Clear night
57°💧 None💨 6 mphH 47%30.24 inHg
Feels like51°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 47%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.24 inHg
Mostly sunny
51°💧 None💨 4 mphH 72%30.27 inHg
Feels like48°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 72%Cloud cover 20%Pressure 30.27 inHg
Partly cloudy
74°💧 None💨 1 mphH 29%30.24 inHg
Feels like71°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 29%Cloud cover 66%Pressure 30.24 inHg
Clear night
68°💧 None💨 1 mphH 40%30.18 inHg
Feels like66°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 40%Cloud cover 7%Pressure 30.18 inHg
Friday
Mostly clear night
59°💧 None💨 2 mphH 58%30.21 inHg
Feels like56°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 58%Cloud cover 34%Pressure 30.21 inHg
Sunny
53°💧 None💨 3 mphH 69%30.27 inHg
Feels like50°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 69%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.27 inHg
Partly cloudy
77°💧 None💨 1 mphH 29%30.24 inHg
Feels like74°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 29%Cloud cover 50%Pressure 30.24 inHg
Clear night
71°💧 None💨 3 mphH 38%30.21 inHg
Feels like68°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 38%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.21 inHg
Saturday
Mostly clear night
62°💧 None💨 5 mphH 56%30.27 inHg
Feels like58°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 56%Cloud cover 31%Pressure 30.27 inHg
Sunny
56°💧 None💨 4 mphH 78%30.30 inHg
Feels like53°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 78%Cloud cover 1%Pressure 30.30 inHg
Partly cloudy
77°💧 None💨 2 mphH 35%30.30 inHg
Feels like76°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 35%Cloud cover 52%Pressure 30.30 inHg
Clear night
72°💧 None💨 4 mphH 39%30.21 inHg
Feels like69°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 39%Cloud cover 1%Pressure 30.21 inHg
Sunday
Clear night
63°💧 None💨 4 mphH 59%30.24 inHg
Feels like60°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 59%Cloud cover 2%Pressure 30.24 inHg
Sunny
57°💧 None💨 4 mphH 79%30.24 inHg
Feels like55°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 79%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.24 inHg
Mostly sunny
79°💧 None💨 3 mphH 35%30.15 inHg
Feels like77°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 35%Cloud cover 13%Pressure 30.15 inHg
Clear night
74°💧 None💨 3 mphH 40%30.06 inHg
Feels like71°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 40%Cloud cover 5%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Monday
Mostly cloudy night
65°💧 None💨 5 mphH 43%30.03 inHg
Feels like60°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 43%Cloud cover 84%Pressure 30.03 inHg
Mostly sunny
59°💧 None💨 4 mphH 55%30.00 inHg
Feels like55°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 55%Cloud cover 35%Pressure 30.00 inHg
Overcast
82°💧 None💨 3 mphH 27%29.94 inHg
Feels like80°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 27%Cloud cover 96%Pressure 29.94 inHg
Mostly cloudy night
76°💧 None💨 8 mphH 36%29.91 inHg
Feels like71°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 36%Cloud cover 84%Pressure 29.91 inHg
In Charleston and, more broadly, across the state of Illinois:
This evening, skies will be a mix of sun and clouds, with temperatures remaining mild between 69 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Light northeast winds will blow at up to 8 mph, with gusts reaching 17 mph at times. No precipitation is expected during the evening hours, providing a relatively calm night. Temperatures will stay steady, making for a pleasant evening. Be prepared for the occasional gusty breeze as the night progresses. Overall, it should be a comfortable night with partly clear skies and mild conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Today's weather health advice
Open today's recommendations.
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Strong UV exposure
Protect exposed skin with SPF 30+ sunscreen, wear sunglasses, and try to limit direct midday sun.
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Acceptable air quality
Air quality is acceptable for most people. Very sensitive people may want to reduce prolonged exertion.
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Comfortable temperature conditions
Temperatures should feel comfortable for most people, with no particular heat or cold precautions needed.
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Good conditions for outdoor activities
Outdoor activities can generally be enjoyed normally, with sun protection adjusted to the UV level.
WIND OUTLOOK
Hourly Wind Forecast for Charleston
Vertical axis: mph · Horizontal axis: hours
mph
Sustained windMax gusts
NIGHT SKY · CHARLESTON, ILLINOIS
Tonight's Stargazing & Shooting Stars
Excellent observing conditions. Best local viewing window: 5:00 AM–6:00 AM.
99/100Best-hour score
BEST TIME TONIGHT5:00 AM–6:00 AM
Astronomical darkness: 8:36 PM–5:01 AM
☁Cloud cover1%
Real hourly forecast for the best viewing hour.
☾Moonlight7%
Waxing Crescent · Moon below the horizon at the best viewing hour.
☄Meteor activitySeptember ε-Perseids
Reference ZHR 8 · Radiant 84° high at the best hour.
✦Estimated visible meteors2–5/hour
Local estimate after weather, moonlight and radiant-height adjustments.
Chance ≥1 meteor in 30 min81%
UPCOMING METEOR PERIODSStart, peak and end dates · weather should be checked closer to the peak.
SEP 5–SEP 21
September ε-PerseidsStart SEP 5 · Peak SEP 9 · End SEP 21 · ZHR 8 · 6% Moon at peak
ACTIVE NOW
SEP 20–NOV 20
Southern TauridsStart SEP 20 · Peak NOV 5 · End NOV 20 · ZHR 7 · 20% Moon at peak
UPCOMING
OCT 2–NOV 7
OrionidsStart OCT 2 · Peak OCT 21 · End NOV 7 · ZHR 20 · 77% Moon at peak
UPCOMING
OCT 20–DEC 10
Northern TauridsStart OCT 20 · Peak NOV 12 · End DEC 10 · ZHR 5 · 7% Moon at peak
UPCOMING
Experimental local observing estimate. Weather values come from the hourly forecast already used on this page.
Moon position and astronomical darkness are calculated locally from time and coordinates. Meteor-shower ZHR describes ideal
conditions and is not the number of meteors a person should expect to see locally.
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