Feels like65°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 94%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 29.91 inHg
Partly cloudy
59°💧 None💨 8 mphH 87%30.09 inHg
Feels like57°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 87%Cloud cover 45%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Partly cloudy
69°💧 None💨 9 mphH 60%30.15 inHg
Feels like66°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 60%Cloud cover 75%Pressure 30.15 inHg
Mostly cloudy
65°💧 None💨 7 mphH 70%30.18 inHg
Feels like63°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 70%Cloud cover 94%Pressure 30.18 inHg
Wednesday
Clear night
58°💧 None💨 5 mphH 88%30.27 inHg
Feels like57°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 88%Cloud cover 5%Pressure 30.27 inHg
Mostly cloudy
58°💧 None💨 7 mphH 91%30.33 inHg
Feels like56°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 91%Cloud cover 95%Pressure 30.33 inHg
Partly cloudy
69°💧 None💨 7 mphH 59%30.30 inHg
Feels like66°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 59%Cloud cover 43%Pressure 30.30 inHg
Overcast
66°💧 None💨 8 mphH 71%30.21 inHg
Feels like63°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 71%Cloud cover 97%Pressure 30.21 inHg
Thursday
Partly cloudy night
61°💧 None💨 7 mphH 83%30.21 inHg
Feels like58°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 83%Cloud cover 59%Pressure 30.21 inHg
Partly cloudy
60°💧 None💨 6 mphH 96%30.18 inHg
Feels like60°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 96%Cloud cover 59%Pressure 30.18 inHg
Moderate rain
70°💧 None💨 6 mphH 90%30.12 inHg
Feels like73°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 90%Cloud cover 97%Pressure 30.12 inHg
Sunny
73°💧 None💨 8 mphH 93%30.00 inHg
Feels like77°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 93%Cloud cover 2%Pressure 30.00 inHg
Friday
Moderate rain
70°💧 None💨 7 mphH 97%30.03 inHg
Feels like73°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 97%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.03 inHg
Overcast
69°💧 None💨 5 mphH 99%30.06 inHg
Feels like73°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 99%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Overcast
76°💧 None💨 7 mphH 80%30.06 inHg
Feels like80°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 80%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Overcast
74°💧 None💨 6 mphH 84%30.03 inHg
Feels like78°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 84%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.03 inHg
Saturday
Light rain
69°💧 None💨 12 mphH 88%30.00 inHg
Feels like68°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 88%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.00 inHg
Overcast
61°💧 None💨 11 mphH 94%29.94 inHg
Feels like58°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 94%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 29.94 inHg
Overcast
80°💧 None💨 11 mphH 77%29.77 inHg
Feels like83°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 77%Cloud cover 98%Pressure 29.77 inHg
Mostly sunny
82°💧 None💨 13 mphH 75%29.62 inHg
Feels like84°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 75%Cloud cover 31%Pressure 29.62 inHg
Sunday
Light thunderstorms
70°💧 None💨 2 mphH 99%29.71 inHg
Feels like76°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 99%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 29.71 inHg
Overcast
64°💧 None💨 6 mphH 95%29.77 inHg
Feels like65°FWind direction westGusts —Humidity 95%Cloud cover 98%Pressure 29.77 inHg
Overcast
70°💧 None💨 11 mphH 61%29.83 inHg
Feels like66°FWind direction westGusts —Humidity 61%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 29.83 inHg
Sunny
65°💧 None💨 5 mphH 77%29.85 inHg
Feels like65°FWind direction westGusts —Humidity 77%Cloud cover 3%Pressure 29.85 inHg
Monday
Mostly clear night
57°💧 None💨 5 mphH 89%29.94 inHg
Feels like56°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 89%Cloud cover 28%Pressure 29.94 inHg
Overcast
55°💧 None💨 3 mphH 93%30.00 inHg
Feels like54°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 93%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.00 inHg
Overcast
67°💧 None💨 4 mphH 63%30.03 inHg
Feels like67°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 63%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.03 inHg
Mostly cloudy
63°💧 None💨 7 mphH 82%30.00 inHg
Feels like62°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 82%Cloud cover 91%Pressure 30.00 inHg
Tuesday
Clear night
60°💧 None💨 8 mphH 86%30.06 inHg
Feels like57°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 86%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Sunny
56°💧 None💨 9 mphH 93%30.09 inHg
Feels like52°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 93%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Mostly sunny
73°💧 None💨 10 mphH 65%30.12 inHg
Feels like70°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 65%Cloud cover 13%Pressure 30.12 inHg
Mostly clear night
67°💧 None💨 5 mphH 80%30.12 inHg
Feels like68°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 80%Cloud cover 11%Pressure 30.12 inHg
Wednesday
Partly cloudy night
59°💧 None💨 6 mphH 93%30.15 inHg
Feels like58°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 93%Cloud cover 62%Pressure 30.15 inHg
Partly cloudy
54°💧 None💨 3 mphH 97%30.15 inHg
Feels like54°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 97%Cloud cover 50%Pressure 30.15 inHg
Overcast
73°💧 None💨 1 mphH 64%30.12 inHg
Feels like75°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 64%Cloud cover 98%Pressure 30.12 inHg
Overcast night
68°💧 None💨 2 mphH 83%30.03 inHg
Feels like71°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 83%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.03 inHg
In Scales Mound and, more broadly, across the state of Illinois:
This morning, the sky is mostly sunny with a few clouds scattered across the sky. Temperatures are expected to be mild, ranging from around 69 to 79 degrees Fahrenheit. The wind is light out of the southwest at about 7 mph, with occasional gusts reaching up to 19 mph.
In the afternoon, conditions will remain generally pleasant with continued mostly sunny skies. There is a possibility of some light rain, with an estimated accumulation of around 0.16 inches, and a high likelihood of rain reaching 100%. Winds will stay relatively gentle but may gust occasionally, maintaining a southwest direction. Overall, it should be a warm day with a slight chance of showers in the late afternoon.
15-Day Weather Outlook for Scales Mound
TomorrowTomorrowMostly sunny76°/58°💧 None💨 7 mph
Daytime temperature 58°FFeels like 58°FHumidity 72%Pressure 30.00 inHgCloud cover 26%Wind direction northGusts 15 mphSunrise —Sunset —
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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Moderate UV risk
Sunglasses and sun protection are recommended for prolonged exposure.
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Good air quality
Air quality is good and outdoor activities can be enjoyed normally.
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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 Scales Mound
Vertical axis: mph · Horizontal axis: hours
mph
Sustained windMax gusts
NIGHT SKY · SCALES MOUND, ILLINOIS
Tonight's Stargazing & Shooting Stars
Excellent observing conditions. Best local viewing window: 2:00 AM–3:00 AM.
96/100Best-hour score
BEST TIME TONIGHT2:00 AM–3:00 AM
Astronomical darkness: 8:58 PM–4:58 AM
☁Cloud cover5%
Real hourly forecast for the best viewing hour.
☾Moonlight3%
New Moon · Moon below the horizon at the best viewing hour.
☄Meteor activitySeptember ε-Perseids
Reference ZHR 8 · Radiant 57° high at the best hour.
✦Estimated visible meteors1–4/hour
Local estimate after weather, moonlight and radiant-height adjustments.
Chance ≥1 meteor in 30 min74%
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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Forecast data for Scales Mound were last refreshed today at 6:51 AM. The current forecast period extends through 11/09/2026 at 4:00 AM. Weather, air-quality and UV-index data are provided through WEATHER-INFO.COM. Forecasts are produced automatically from the latest available data and are subject to periodic technical checks. This service is intended for general weather information.