Feels like59°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 94%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.03 inHg
Partly cloudy
60°💧 None💨 8 mphH 96%30.06 inHg
Feels like59°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 96%Cloud cover 69%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Overcast night
70°💧 None💨 7 mphH 78%30.09 inHg
Feels like71°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 78%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Wednesday
Overcast night
69°💧 None💨 8 mphH 87%30.09 inHg
Feels like69°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 87%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Overcast
65°💧 None💨 7 mphH 87%30.18 inHg
Feels like64°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 87%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.18 inHg
Overcast
63°💧 None💨 6 mphH 93%30.21 inHg
Feels like63°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 93%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.21 inHg
Overcast night
75°💧 None💨 5 mphH 72%30.21 inHg
Feels like78°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 72%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.21 inHg
Thursday
Partly cloudy night
71°💧 None💨 6 mphH 85%30.18 inHg
Feels like74°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 85%Cloud cover 72%Pressure 30.18 inHg
Overcast
66°💧 None💨 6 mphH 95%30.18 inHg
Feels like68°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 95%Cloud cover 99%Pressure 30.18 inHg
Mostly cloudy
64°💧 None💨 4 mphH 98%30.18 inHg
Feels like67°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 98%Cloud cover 86%Pressure 30.18 inHg
Mostly clear night
83°💧 None💨 3 mphH 63%30.15 inHg
Feels like88°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 63%Cloud cover 29%Pressure 30.15 inHg
Friday
Overcast night
78°💧 None💨 5 mphH 71%30.06 inHg
Feels like82°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 71%Cloud cover 99%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Overcast
72°💧 None💨 8 mphH 82%30.06 inHg
Feels like73°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 82%Cloud cover 98%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Light rain
70°💧 None💨 6 mphH 93%30.06 inHg
Feels like73°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 93%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Overcast night
75°💧 None💨 9 mphH 79%30.09 inHg
Feels like77°FWind direction westGusts —Humidity 79%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Saturday
Mostly cloudy night
73°💧 None💨 7 mphH 80%30.06 inHg
Feels like75°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 80%Cloud cover 91%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Partly cloudy
65°💧 None💨 4 mphH 95%30.09 inHg
Feels like68°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 95%Cloud cover 75%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Sunny
61°💧 None💨 4 mphH 98%30.12 inHg
Feels like62°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 98%Cloud cover 8%Pressure 30.12 inHg
Light rain
73°💧 None💨 8 mphH 75%30.12 inHg
Feels like74°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 75%Cloud cover 59%Pressure 30.12 inHg
Sunday
Mostly clear night
69°💧 None💨 8 mphH 83%30.09 inHg
Feels like69°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 83%Cloud cover 35%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Sunny
61°💧 None💨 3 mphH 99%30.09 inHg
Feels like63°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 99%Cloud cover 3%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Overcast
62°💧 None💨 4 mphH 99%30.09 inHg
Feels like64°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 99%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Partly cloudy night
73°💧 None💨 5 mphH 66%30.06 inHg
Feels like73°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 66%Cloud cover 70%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Monday
Mostly clear night
68°💧 None💨 8 mphH 82%30.03 inHg
Feels like68°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 82%Cloud cover 11%Pressure 30.03 inHg
Sunny
61°💧 None💨 5 mphH 95%30.06 inHg
Feels like62°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 95%Cloud cover 3%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Overcast
60°💧 None💨 5 mphH 96%30.06 inHg
Feels like60°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 96%Cloud cover 99%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Mostly clear night
76°💧 None💨 6 mphH 54%30.03 inHg
Feels like75°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 54%Cloud cover 14%Pressure 30.03 inHg
Tuesday
Mostly clear night
70°💧 None💨 5 mphH 65%30.00 inHg
Feels like69°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 65%Cloud cover 14%Pressure 30.00 inHg
Sunny
62°💧 None💨 6 mphH 81%30.00 inHg
Feels like60°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 81%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.00 inHg
Mostly cloudy
57°💧 None💨 3 mphH 93%30.00 inHg
Feels like56°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 93%Cloud cover 77%Pressure 30.00 inHg
Partly cloudy night
76°💧 None💨 2 mphH 49%29.97 inHg
Feels like77°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 49%Cloud cover 59%Pressure 29.97 inHg
Wednesday
Clear night
69°💧 None💨 6 mphH 67%29.91 inHg
Feels like68°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 67%Cloud cover 2%Pressure 29.91 inHg
Sunny
61°💧 None💨 5 mphH 82%29.94 inHg
Feels like60°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 82%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 29.94 inHg
Mostly sunny
58°💧 None💨 4 mphH 91%29.97 inHg
Feels like57°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 91%Cloud cover 10%Pressure 29.97 inHg
Clear night
79°💧 None💨 3 mphH 48%29.97 inHg
Feels like79°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 48%Cloud cover 2%Pressure 29.97 inHg
Thursday
Clear night
70°💧 None💨 7 mphH 66%29.94 inHg
Feels like69°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 66%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 29.94 inHg
In Sheldon and, more broadly, across the state of Illinois:
The rest of the day will be mostly sunny with just a few clouds scattered across the sky. Temperatures are expected to remain mild to warm, ranging from 75 to 81 degrees Fahrenheit. Winds will be light, coming from the southwest at around 6 mph, with occasional gusts reaching up to 12 mph. No precipitation is anticipated, so outdoor plans should be comfortable and dry. As the afternoon progresses, conditions will stay pleasant with gentle breezes and consistent warmth. Overall, it looks like a fine day to enjoy outdoor activities with clear skies and mild weather.
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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Stay hydrated
Drink water regularly, especially during physical activity or prolonged sun exposure. High humidity can make it feel hotter.
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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 Sheldon
Vertical axis: mph · Horizontal axis: hours
mph
Sustained windMax gusts
NIGHT SKY · SHELDON, ILLINOIS
Tonight's Stargazing & Shooting Stars
Excellent observing conditions. Best local viewing window: 4:00 AM–5:00 AM.
96/100Best-hour score
BEST TIME TONIGHT4:00 AM–5:00 AM
Astronomical darkness: 8:30 PM–5:00 AM
☁Cloud cover6%
Real hourly forecast for the best viewing hour.
☾Moonlight31%
Waxing Crescent · Moon below the horizon at the best viewing hour.
☄Meteor activitySeptember ε-Perseids
Reference ZHR 8 · Radiant 87° high at the best hour.
✦Estimated visible meteors2–5/hour
Local estimate after weather, moonlight and radiant-height adjustments.
Chance ≥1 meteor in 30 min80%
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 Sheldon were last refreshed today at 10:38 AM. The current forecast period extends through 18/09/2026 at 8:00 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.