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Bethany Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Broken Cloud Under the Moon

Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

Warmest today at 67° · coldest night Sunday at 24°

The short of it: Bethany weather on Wednesday, 11 November 2026: local time, 8 °C (46 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like 5 °C (40 °F). Today’s high 19 °C (67 °F), low 4 °C (39 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 23:00 local time.

BETHANY, Wednesday. — Folk about town may expect thunderstorms today, the mercury reaching near 67° and falling to 39° after dark. Count it a gift: 14° above the November average of 53° for these parts. A brisk wind blows from the NNW, gusting to 13 mph, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons today the pick at about 67°, while Sunday night will be the coldest at 24°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 0.1 in. in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Bethany runs from 33° at night to 53° by day, with some 3.5 in. of rain. July is the warmest month here at 87°, January the coldest at 20°, and June the wettest with 4.8 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to February. The best months to ride in are May and October.

The sun is up 10 h 8 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
NowPartly cloudy46°40°7 mph–
12 AMPartly cloudy45°40°6 mph–
1 AMPartly cloudy45°40°5 mph–
2 AMPartly cloudy44°39°5 mph–
3 AMOvercast42°37°4 mph–
4 AMOvercast41°37°4 mph–
5 AMOvercast41°36°4 mph–
6 AMOvercast41°36°5 mph–
7 AMOvercast42°36°5 mph–
8 AMPartly cloudy44°36°8 mph–
9 AMOvercast45°37°8 mph–
10 AMOvercast47°38°9 mph–
11 AMOvercast48°38°10 mph–
12 PMOvercast47°36°10 mph–
1 PMOvercast46°36°10 mph–
2 PMOvercast45°35°10 mph–
3 PMPartly cloudy44°34°10 mph–
4 PMPartly cloudy44°34°10 mph–
5 PMPartly cloudy42°33°9 mph–
6 PMOvercast41°32°7 mph–
7 PMPartly cloudy40°31°7 mph–
8 PMMostly clear38°30°6 mph–
9 PMMostly clear36°28°6 mph–
10 PMPartly cloudy36°27°6 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 11): thunderstorm, high 67°, low 39°, 0.1 in. of rain, gusts to 17 mph. Sun up 6:34 AM, down 4:42 PM. Lightning and thunder expected — stay indoors and away from open ground.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today39°67°0.1 in.17 mph10 h 8 min
Thursday35°48°dry19 mph10 h 5 min
Friday30°45°dry15 mph10 h 4 min
Saturday26°47°dry12 mph10 h 2 min
Sunday24°53°dry3 mph10 h 0 min
Monday30°57°dry8 mph9 h 58 min
Tuesday33°57°dry12 mph9 h 56 min

Warmest: today at 67°. Wettest: today, 0.1 in.. Strongest gusts: Thursday, 19 mph.

The Almanac · Bethany Month by Month

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

November in Bethany, 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–Feb
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 33°. Wet spells are common — about 3.5 in., the 5th wettest month.

Bethany in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Bethany by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January36°20°2.3 in.11 mph9 h 39 min✦
February41°23°2.1 in.10 mph10 h 39 min✦
March53°33°3.0 in.10 mph11 h 50 min✦✦
April65°42°4.2 in.11 mph13 h 12 min✦✦✦
May76°53°4.7 in.9 mph14 h 21 min✦✦✦
June84°62°4.8 in.7 mph14 h 57 min✦✦✦
July87°65°4.3 in.6 mph14 h 42 min✦✦
August85°63°3.3 in.6 mph13 h 43 min✦✦
September80°55°3.3 in.6 mph12 h 23 min✦✦✦
October68°44°3.1 in.8 mph11 h 4 min✦✦✦
November53°33°3.5 in.10 mph9 h 56 min✦✦
December41°25°2.9 in.10 mph9 h 23 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Bethany

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Bethany today?

Right now it is 8 °C (46 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like 5 °C (40 °F). Today’s high is 19 °C (67 °F) and tonight’s low 4 °C (39 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Bethany this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 7 days, about 3.6 mm (0.14 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Today.

Are there any weather warnings for Bethany?

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

What is the warmest month in Bethany?

July, with an average high of 30 °C (87 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -7 °C (20 °F). The wettest month is June, with 122 mm (4.8 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Bethany?

May and October. May brings highs near 24 °C (76 °F) and about 119 mm (4.7 in) of rain; October highs near 20 °C (68 °F) and 79 mm (3.1 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Bethany?

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

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SullivanIllinois8 mi ESE53°34°3.5 in.
Mount ZionIllinois11 mi NW53°33°3.3 in.
Long CreekIllinois13 mi NNW52°33°3.2 in.
ArthurIllinois15 mi ENE53°34°3.4 in.
MoweaquaIllinois15 mi W53°33°3.5 in.
ShelbyvilleIllinois17 mi S54°34°3.7 in.
Cerro GordoIllinois17 mi N52°33°3.1 in.
DecaturIllinois18 mi NW53°34°3.1 in.

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