Kaskaskia River at Vandalia
25 mi- Level
- 2.8 ft
- Flow
- 94 cfs
Reading from Sat 2 PM · NWS gauge page
Observed 1:50 PM CDT at KALN
Taylor Springs, IL weather
Sunny and 73°23°, 8°4° warmer than a typical Oct 24, jacket by 9 PM.
Today: low 46°8° (likely 45°7° to 48°9°), high 74°23° (likely 71°22° to 74°23°).
Now 73°23°
Sunny
- Wind
- 6 mph9 km/h
- Up to 6 mph10 km/h through 3 AM
- Dew point
- 42°6°
- Comfortable
- UV tomorrow
- 4Moderate
- Moderate 11 AM–4 PM · peak 4
Next 2 hours
No precipitation expected in the next 2 hours.
From forecast models
Next 48 hours
Good hours for
This afternoonNear 73°23° · Partly cloudy
TonightDown to 47°8° by 5 AM · Partly cloudy
Tomorrow morningUp to 67°19° by 11 AM · Mostly cloudy
Tomorrow afternoonUp to 76°24° by 3 PM · Mostly cloudy
Tomorrow nightDown to 51°11° by 4 AM · Mostly cloudy
Monday morningUp to 69°21° by 11 AM · Mostly cloudy
Monday afternoonUp to 76°24° by 2 PM · Cloudy
| Hour | Conditions | Temperature | Feels like | Precipitation | Wind | Humidity | Cloud cover | UV index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 3p | Cloudy | 73°23° (likely 71°22° to 74°23°) | 73°23° | 0% | 5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 7 mph11 km/h | 33% | 66% | 2 |
| Sat 4p | Mostly sunny | 74°23° (likely 71°22° to 74°23°) | 74°23° | 0% | 6 mph10 km/h from SE, gusts 8 mph13 km/h | 32% | 29% | 1 |
| Sat 5p | Partly sunny | 72°22° (likely 68°20° to 73°23°) | 72°22° | 0% | 3 mph5 km/h from SE, gusts 8 mph14 km/h | 35% | 36% | 0 |
| Sat 6p | Clear | 68°20° (likely 63°17° to 68°20°) | 68°20° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from SE, gusts 6 mph10 km/h | 42% | 6% | 0 |
| Sat 7p | Clear | 61°16° (likely 60°16° to 64°18°) | 61°16° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from SE, gusts 8 mph12 km/h | 53% | 14% | 0 |
| Sat 8p | Clear | 57°14° (likely 57°14° to 61°16°) | 57°14° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from SE, gusts 8 mph13 km/h | 64% | 11% | 0 |
| Sat 9p | Clear | 55°13° (likely 55°13° to 59°15°) | 55°13° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from SE, gusts 9 mph14 km/h | 69% | 1% | 0 |
| Sat 10p | Clear | 54°12° (likely 54°12° to 57°14°) | 54°12° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from SE, gusts 7 mph12 km/h | 71% | 0% | 0 |
| Sat 11p | Clear | 53°12° (likely 53°12° to 56°13°) | 53°12° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from SE, gusts 8 mph13 km/h | 74% | 1% | 0 |
| Sun 12a | Clear | 51°11° (likely 51°11° to 55°13°) | 51°11° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from SE, gusts 8 mph13 km/h | 80% | 4% | 0 |
| Sun 1a | Mostly clear | 50°10° (likely 50°10° to 54°12°) | 50°10° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from SE, gusts 8 mph13 km/h | 83% | 26% | 0 |
| Sun 2a | Partly cloudy | 49°9° (likely 49°9° to 53°12°) | 49°9° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from SE, gusts 8 mph12 km/h | 83% | 49% | 0 |
| Sun 3a | Partly cloudy | 49°9° (likely 49°9° to 52°11°) | 49°9° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from SE, gusts 7 mph11 km/h | 86% | 69% | 0 |
| Sun 4a | Partly cloudy | 48°9° (likely 48°9° to 51°11°) | 48°9° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from SE, gusts 6 mph10 km/h | 86% | 68% | 0 |
| Sun 5a | Cloudy | 47°8° (likely 47°8° to 50°10°) | 47°8° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from SE, gusts 6 mph10 km/h | 89% | 82% | 0 |
| Sun 6a | Partly cloudy | 46°8° (likely 46°8° to 49°9°) | 46°8° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from SE, gusts 6 mph9 km/h | 93% | 80% | 0 |
| Sun 7a | Partly sunny | 46°8° (likely 46°8° to 49°9°) | 46°8° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from SE, gusts 7 mph11 km/h | 93% | 76% | 0 |
| Sun 8a | Partly sunny | 48°9° (likely 48°9° to 51°11°) | 48°9° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from SE, gusts 6 mph10 km/h | 89% | 73% | 0 |
| Sun 9a | Cloudy | 55°13° (likely 55°13° to 56°13°) | 55°13° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from SE, gusts 6 mph10 km/h | 77% | 69% | 1 |
| Sun 10a | Cloudy | 62°17° (likely 61°16° to 64°18°) | 62°17° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from S, gusts 9 mph15 km/h | 62% | 61% | 2 |
| Sun 11a | Partly sunny | 67°19° (likely 65°18° to 70°21°) | 67°19° | 0% | 3 mph5 km/h from S, gusts 9 mph14 km/h | 52% | 43% | 3 |
| Sun 12p | Sunny | 71°22° (likely 69°21° to 74°23°) | 71°22° | 0% | 3 mph5 km/h from S, gusts 7 mph12 km/h | 44% | 47% | 4 |
| Sun 1p | Mostly cloudy | 73°23° (likely 72°22° to 76°24°) | 73°23° | 0% | 3 mph5 km/h from S, gusts 7 mph11 km/h | 40% | 55% | 4 |
| Sun 2p | Cloudy | 75°24° (likely 73°23° to 78°26°) | 75°24° | 0% | 3 mph5 km/h from S, gusts 6 mph10 km/h | 37% | 80% | 4 |
| Sun 3p | Cloudy | 76°24° (likely 73°23° to 78°26°) | 76°24° | 0% | 3 mph5 km/h from S, gusts 6 mph9 km/h | 34% | 80% | 3 |
| Sun 4p | Cloudy | 76°24° (likely 73°23° to 78°26°) | 76°24° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from S, gusts 6 mph10 km/h | 34% | 79% | 2 |
| Sun 5p | Cloudy | 74°23° (likely 70°21° to 76°24°) | 74°23° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from SE, gusts 6 mph10 km/h | 38% | 80% | 1 |
| Sun 6p | Cloudy | 70°21° (likely 65°18° to 71°22°) | 70°21° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from SE, gusts 4 mph7 km/h | 44% | 80% | 0 |
| Sun 7p | Cloudy | 63°17° (likely 62°17° to 67°19°) | 63°17° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from SE, gusts 6 mph9 km/h | 56% | 80% | 0 |
| Sun 8p | Cloudy | 60°16° (likely 60°16° to 63°17°) | 60°16° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from SE, gusts 6 mph10 km/h | 64% | 79% | 0 |
| Sun 9p | Cloudy | 58°14° (likely 58°14° to 62°17°) | 58°14° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from SE, gusts 6 mph10 km/h | 67% | 80% | 0 |
| Sun 10p | Cloudy | 56°13° (likely 56°13° to 61°16°) | 56°13° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from SE, gusts 6 mph10 km/h | 74% | 80% | 0 |
| Sun 11p | Cloudy | 55°13° (likely 55°13° to 59°15°) | 55°13° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from S, gusts 6 mph10 km/h | 77% | 81% | 0 |
| Mon 12a | Cloudy | 54°12° (likely 54°12° to 58°14°) | 54°12° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from S, gusts 7 mph12 km/h | 80% | 81% | 0 |
| Mon 1a | Cloudy | 53°12° (likely 53°12° to 57°14°) | 53°12° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from S, gusts 7 mph12 km/h | 83% | 82% | 0 |
| Mon 2a | Cloudy | 53°12° (likely 53°12° to 56°13°) | 53°12° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from S, gusts 8 mph13 km/h | 83% | 82% | 0 |
| Mon 3a | Cloudy | 52°11° (likely 52°11° to 55°13°) | 52°11° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from S, gusts 8 mph12 km/h | 83% | 82% | 0 |
| Mon 4a | Cloudy | 51°11° (likely 51°11° to 55°13°) | 51°11° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from S, gusts 8 mph13 km/h | 86% | 91% | 0 |
| Mon 5a | Cloudy | 51°11° (likely 51°11° to 54°12°) | 51°11° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from S, gusts 7 mph11 km/h | 86% | 77% | 0 |
| Mon 6a | Cloudy | 50°10° (likely 50°10° to 53°12°) | 50°10° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from S, gusts 6 mph10 km/h | 86% | 77% | 0 |
| Mon 7a | Cloudy | 49°9° (likely 49°9° to 52°11°) | 49°9° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from SW, gusts 6 mph9 km/h | 89% | 76% | 0 |
| Mon 8a | Cloudy | 51°11° (likely 50°10° to 54°12°) | 51°11° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from SW, gusts 6 mph9 km/h | 89% | 74% | 0 |
| Mon 9a | Cloudy | 57°14° (likely 57°14° to 58°14°) | 57°14° | 0% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 7 mph11 km/h | 75% | 74% | 1 |
| Mon 10a | Cloudy | 64°18° (likely 63°17° to 65°18°) | 64°18° | 0% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 11 mph18 km/h | 60% | 85% | 2 |
| Mon 11a | Cloudy | 69°21° (likely 67°19° to 70°21°) | 69°21° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from SW, gusts 10 mph16 km/h | 51% | 88% | 2 |
| Mon 12p | Cloudy | 72°22° (likely 71°22° to 74°23°) | 72°22° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from SW, gusts 9 mph14 km/h | 46% | 93% | 4 |
| Mon 1p | Cloudy | 74°23° (likely 73°23° to 76°24°) | 74°23° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from SW, gusts 8 mph14 km/h | 41% | 90% | 4 |
| Mon 2p | Mostly cloudy | 76°24° (likely 72°22° to 77°25°) | 76°24° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from SW, gusts 9 mph14 km/h | 39% | 72% | 3 |
Days ahead
Shaded: typical range for these dates (1991–2020)
Today, Oct 24. Partly sunny. High 74°23°, low 46°8°. Typical 66°19° / 43°6°. Dry. Forecasts agree.
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Mostly sunny, 74°23°Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Clear, 57°14°Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Partly cloudy, 47°8°Dry
Official NWS forecast
Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Southeast wind around 2 mph.
Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.
- High, likely
- 71°22°–74°23°
- Low, likely
- 45°7°–48°9°
- Typical high / low
- 66°19° / 43°6°
- Wind
- 7 mph10 km/h, gusts 17 mph27 km/h
- UV peak
- 4
Tomorrow, Oct 25. Cloudy. High 76°24°, low 49°9°. Typical 65°18° / 43°6°. Dry. Mostly agree.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Cloudy, 48°9°Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Cloudy, 76°24°Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Cloudy, 60°16°Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Cloudy, 51°11°Dry
Official NWS forecast
Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Southeast wind around 3 mph.
Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind around 2 mph.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
- High, likely
- 73°23°–78°26°
- Low, likely
- 47°8°–49°9°
- Typical high / low
- 65°18° / 43°6°
- Wind
- 6 mph10 km/h, gusts 11 mph18 km/h
- UV peak
- 4
Monday, Oct 26. Cloudy. High 77°25°, low 48°9°. Typical 65°18° / 42°6°. Dry. Mostly agree.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Cloudy, 51°11°Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Cloudy, 76°24°Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Partly cloudy, 62°17°Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Cloudy, 53°12°Dry
Official NWS forecast
Day: Partly sunny. High near 77, with temperatures falling to around 72 in the afternoon. Southwest wind around 2 mph.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
- High, likely
- 73°23°–77°25°
- Low, likely
- 48°9°–52°11°
- Typical high / low
- 65°18° / 42°6°
- Wind
- 7 mph11 km/h, gusts 14 mph23 km/h
- UV peak
- 4
Tuesday, Oct 27. Cloudy. High 75°24°, low 50°10°. Typical 64°18° / 42°6°. Dry. Mostly agree.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Cloudy, 53°12°Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Cloudy, 72°22°Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Cloudy, 62°17°Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Clear, 53°12°Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
- High, likely
- 70°21°–75°24°
- Low, likely
- 49°9°–55°13°
- Typical high / low
- 64°18° / 42°6°
- Wind
- 10 mph16 km/h, gusts 21 mph34 km/h
- UV peak
- 3
Wednesday, Oct 28. Partly sunny. High 79°26°, low 52°11°. Typical 64°18° / 42°6°. Dry. Mostly agree.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Sunny, 55°13°Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Sunny, 76°25°Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Clear, 64°18°Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Clear, 55°13°Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
- High, likely
- 73°23°–79°26°
- Low, likely
- 49°9°–55°13°
- Typical high / low
- 64°18° / 42°6°
- Wind
- 11 mph18 km/h, gusts 19 mph31 km/h
- UV peak
- 3
Thursday, Oct 29. Mostly sunny. High 81°27°, low 53°12°. Typical 63°17° / 41°5°. Dry. Mostly agree.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Mostly sunny, 57°14°Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Sunny, 79°26°Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Clear, 66°19°Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Mostly clear, 56°14°Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Sunny, with a high near 81.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
- High, likely
- 76°24°–81°27°
- Low, likely
- 51°11°–56°13°
- Typical high / low
- 63°17° / 41°5°
- Wind
- 13 mph21 km/h, gusts 24 mph38 km/h
- UV peak
- 4
Friday, Oct 30. Cloudy. High 80°27°, low 55°13°. Typical 63°17° / 41°5°. Dry. Forecasts differ.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Cloudy, 58°14°Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Partly sunny, 77°25°Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Cloudy, 65°18°Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Cloudy, 57°14°Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
- High, likely
- 74°23°–80°27°
- Low, likely
- 53°12°–58°14°
- Typical high / low
- 63°17° / 41°5°
- Wind
- 13 mph21 km/h, gusts 22 mph36 km/h
- UV peak
- 3
Saturday, Oct 31. Drizzle. High 73°23°, low 59°15°. Typical 62°17° / 41°5°. Rain 0.14 in3.6 mm, 40% chance. Forecasts differ.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Cloudy, 60°15°30% chance
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Cloudy, 74°24°30% chance
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Drizzle, 68°20°40% chance · 0.04 in1 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Drizzle, 63°17°50% chance · 0.13 in3.4 mm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
- High, likely
- 69°21°–77°25°
- Low, likely
- 56°13°–61°16°
- Typical high / low
- 62°17° / 41°5°
- Wind
- 19 mph30 km/h
Sunday, Nov 1. Drizzle. High 73°23°, low 60°16°. Typical 62°17° / 40°4°. Rain 0.52 in13 mm, 50% chance. Forecasts differ.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Drizzle, 65°18°40% chance · 0.09 in2.3 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Drizzle, 74°23°40% chance · 0.04 in1 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Drizzle, 67°20°30% chance · 0.2 in5.2 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Drizzle, 52°11°40% chance · 0.05 in1.2 mm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
- High, likely
- 68°20°–78°26°
- Low, likely
- 58°14°–63°17°
- Typical high / low
- 62°17° / 40°4°
- Wind
- 19 mph30 km/h, gusts 41 mph65 km/h
- UV peak
- 3
Monday, Nov 2. Drizzle. High 62°17°, low 49°9°. Typical 61°16° / 40°4°. Rain 0.34 in8.6 mm, 40% chance. Forecasts differ.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Drizzle, 52°11°40% chance · 0.06 in1.5 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Drizzle, 54°12°40% chance · 0.14 in3.5 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Drizzle, 53°12°40% chance · 0.09 in2.2 mm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
- High, likely
- 54°12°–71°22°
- Low, likely
- 36°2°–65°18°
- Typical high / low
- 61°16° / 40°4°
- Wind
- 23 mph37 km/h, gusts 39 mph63 km/h
- UV peak
- 1
The outlook
Today
Dry, high 74°, low 46°.
Tomorrow
Dry, high 76°, low 49°.
Monday
Dry, high 77°, low 48°.
Rest of week
Highs 62–81°; chance of precipitation on Sunday.
Want the meteorologists’ reasoning? Read the NWS forecast discussion (LSX) (opens in a new tab)
What changed since yesterday
No meaningful changes from yesterday’s forecast.
Radar
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Rivers
NOAA river gauges within 25 mi
Below flood stage
For your home
What this week’s weather means for heating, cooling, pipes and fresh air.
Heating this week
About 81% less heating than a typical week.
This week 16Typical 83
Heating degree days, base 65°F
Heat-pump hours, next 7 days
- h below 47°F
- 3
- h below 17°F
- 0
- h below 5°F
- 0
47, 17 and 5°F are the test points heat pumps are rated at.
Comfort
Dry air outside (dew point 42°F).
Open the windows?
Today, 4:00 PM–7:00 PM
Good stretch to open the windows (air quality forecast not available for part of this window).
Is this typical?
Hillsboro · official normals 1991–2020 · records 1895–2026
Oct 24, today vs a typical year
Today’s expected high is 8°4° warmer than typical.
- Normal high / low
- 66°19° / 43°6°
- Forecast high / low
- 74°23° / 46°8°
- Record high
- 82°28° in 1934
- Record low
- 20°−7° in 1981
Last 7 days vs normal
On average 1° warmer than normal (daily mean temperature).
- −7°−4°SunOct 18
- −3°−2°MonOct 19
- +2°+1°TueOct 20
- +5°+3°WedOct 21
- +4°+2°ThuOct 22
- +6°+3°FriOct 23
- —SatOct 24
Taylor Springs weather by month: normals, records, snow and freeze dates
Sun & moon
Sun
Sunrise 7:17 AM, sunset 6:06 PM.
- Daylight
- 10 h 50 min
- Losing 2 min 21 s a day; shortest Dec 21, 1 h 25 min less
- Golden hour
- 5:29–6:23 PM
- Morning 7:00–7:54 AM
- Blue hour
- 6:23–6:34 PM
- Morning 6:49–7:00 AM; first light 6:49 AM
Stars tonight? Fair
Mostly clear 6:34 PM–1 AM, but the moon is 99% lit and up.
Moon
Waxing gibbous
98% lit · growing
- Today
- sets 5:31 AM · rises 5:04 PM
- Full moon
- Oct 25
- New moon
- Nov 9
