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Arcola Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

A Clear Night Under the Stars

Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.

Warmest Friday at 67° · coldest night tonight at 29°

The short of it: Arcola weather on Saturday, 14 November 2026: local time, 0 °C (33 °F) with clear skies, feeling like -4 °C (26 °F). Today’s high 8 °C (47 °F), low -2 °C (29 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 00:00 local time.

ARCOLA, Saturday. — Those stepping out in Arcola this morning will find clear skies; the afternoon should top out near 47°, the night near 29°. A raw day by local measure — 6° below the November average of 53°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the NW, gusting to 7 mph, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Friday the pick at about 67°, while tonight will be the coldest at 29°. The week looks dry — no rain worth measuring. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Arcola runs from 34° at night to 53° by day, with some 3.4 in. of rain. July is the warmest month here at 86°, January the coldest at 20°, and June the wettest with 4.9 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to March. The best months to ride in are May and October.

The sun is up 10 h 2 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 669 ft above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowClear sky33°26°4 mph–
1 AMClear sky32°25°4 mph–
2 AMClear sky31°24°4 mph–
3 AMClear sky31°24°4 mph–
4 AMClear sky30°23°4 mph–
5 AMClear sky30°23°4 mph–
6 AMClear sky29°22°4 mph–
7 AMClear sky29°22°4 mph–
8 AMClear sky31°24°4 mph–
9 AMClear sky35°27°5 mph–
10 AMClear sky39°31°5 mph–
11 AMClear sky42°35°5 mph–
12 PMClear sky45°37°5 mph–
1 PMClear sky46°39°5 mph–
2 PMClear sky47°39°5 mph–
3 PMClear sky47°39°5 mph–
4 PMClear sky45°38°4 mph–
5 PMClear sky42°36°3 mph–
6 PMClear sky40°34°3 mph–
7 PMClear sky38°33°2 mph–
8 PMClear sky37°31°2 mph–
9 PMClear sky36°30°2 mph–
10 PMClear sky35°29°2 mph–
11 PMClear sky34°28°2 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 14): clear sky, high 47°, low 29°, dry, gusts to 10 mph. Sun up 6:36 AM, down 4:38 PM. Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today29°47°dry10 mph10 h 2 min
Sunday30°49°dry5 mph10 h 0 min
Monday34°53°dry8 mph9 h 58 min
Tuesday35°53°dry10 mph9 h 56 min
Wednesday38°58°dry14 mph9 h 55 min
Thursday45°57°0.01 in.15 mph9 h 53 min
Friday46°67°dry15 mph9 h 52 min

Warmest: Friday at 67°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: Friday, 15 mph.

The Almanac · Arcola Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Arcola, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus October
15° colder, 0.4 in. more rain
Versus December
12° warmer
Day–night spread
19°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 56 min
Average wind
10 mph
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 15° from October to about 53°, with nights near 34°. Wet spells are common — about 3.4 in., the 5th wettest month.

Arcola in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Arcola by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January36°20°2.3 in.10 mph9 h 39 min✦
February40°23°2.2 in.10 mph10 h 39 min✦
March52°33°3.1 in.10 mph11 h 50 min✦✦
April65°42°4.1 in.11 mph13 h 12 min✦✦✦
May76°54°4.5 in.9 mph14 h 21 min✦✦✦
June84°62°4.9 in.7 mph14 h 58 min✦✦✦
July86°65°4.6 in.6 mph14 h 43 min✦✦
August85°63°3.4 in.6 mph13 h 43 min✦✦
September80°56°3.4 in.6 mph12 h 23 min✦✦✦
October68°44°3.0 in.8 mph11 h 4 min✦✦✦
November53°34°3.4 in.10 mph9 h 56 min✦✦
December40°25°3.1 in.10 mph9 h 22 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Arcola

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Arcola today?

Right now it is 0 °C (33 °F) with clear skies; it feels like -4 °C (26 °F). Today’s high is 8 °C (47 °F) and tonight’s low -2 °C (29 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Arcola this week?

No — the next 7 days look dry, with no rain worth measuring.

Are there any weather warnings for Arcola?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: frost warning.

What is the warmest month in Arcola?

July, with an average high of 30 °C (86 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -7 °C (20 °F). The wettest month is June, with 124 mm (4.9 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Arcola?

May and October. May brings highs near 24 °C (76 °F) and about 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain; October highs near 20 °C (68 °F) and 77 mm (3.0 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Arcola?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to March. Nights average below freezing in Dec–Feb.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TuscolaIllinois8 mi N52°33°3.3 in.
ArthurIllinois9 mi WNW53°34°3.4 in.
MattoonIllinois14 mi SSW53°34°3.7 in.
Villa GroveIllinois14 mi NNE52°34°3.3 in.
CharlestonIllinois15 mi SSE53°35°3.7 in.
SullivanIllinois17 mi WSW53°34°3.5 in.
TolonoIllinois21 mi N52°33°3.2 in.
BementIllinois22 mi NW52°33°3.1 in.

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