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Christopher Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Clear Skies Over the Prairie

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

Warmest Friday at 72° · coldest night tonight at 28°

The short of it: Christopher weather on Saturday, 14 November 2026: local time, 1 °C (34 °F) with clear skies, feeling like -2 °C (28 °F). Today’s high 9 °C (48 °F), low -2 °C (28 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 08:15 local time.

CHRISTOPHER, Saturday. — Folk about town may expect clear skies today, the mercury reaching near 48° and falling to 28° after dark. A raw day by local measure — 8° below the November average of 56°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the NW, gusting to 4 mph, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Friday the pick at about 72°, while tonight will be the coldest at 28°. 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 Christopher runs from 36° at night to 56° by day, with some 4.1 in. of rain. July is the warmest month here at 89°, January the coldest at 24°, and May the wettest with 5.0 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to February. The best months to ride in are October and May.

The sun is up 10 h 9 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 404 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 sky32°27°2 mph–
9 AMClear sky37°31°3 mph–
10 AMClear sky42°35°3 mph–
11 AMClear sky45°38°3 mph–
12 PMClear sky47°40°4 mph–
1 PMClear sky48°41°3 mph–
2 PMClear sky48°42°3 mph–
3 PMClear sky48°42°2 mph–
4 PMClear sky47°41°2 mph–
5 PMClear sky44°38°1 mph–
6 PMClear sky41°36°1 mph–
7 PMClear sky40°35°1 mph–
8 PMClear sky39°33°1 mph–
9 PMClear sky38°32°1 mph–
10 PMClear sky37°31°1 mph–
11 PMClear sky36°31°1 mph–
12 AMClear sky35°30°1 mph–
1 AMClear sky34°29°1 mph–
2 AMClear sky33°28°1 mph–
3 AMClear sky33°28°1 mph–
4 AMClear sky32°27°1 mph–
5 AMClear sky31°26°1 mph–
6 AMClear sky31°25°1 mph–
7 AMClear sky30°25°1 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 14): clear sky, high 48°, low 28°, dry, gusts to 9 mph. Sun up 6:35 AM, down 4:44 PM. Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today28°48°dry9 mph10 h 9 min
Sunday30°53°dry5 mph10 h 8 min
Monday33°56°dry6 mph10 h 6 min
Tuesday35°58°dry8 mph10 h 4 min
Wednesday38°64°dry12 mph10 h 2 min
Thursday46°65°dry13 mph10 h 0 min
Friday51°72°dry14 mph9 h 58 min

Warmest: Friday at 72°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: Friday, 14 mph.

The Almanac · Christopher Month by Month

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

November in Christopher, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus October
15° colder, 0.8 in. more rain
Versus December
11° warmer
Day–night spread
20°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 4 min
Average wind
7 mph
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The Almanac Speaks
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Highs fall 15° against October, to near 56°; nights run about 36°. Wet spells are common — about 4.1 in., the 4th wettest month.

Christopher in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Christopher by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January41°24°3.0 in.8 mph9 h 48 min✦
February47°27°3.0 in.8 mph10 h 44 min✦
March57°36°4.4 in.9 mph11 h 51 min✦✦
April68°46°4.6 in.9 mph13 h 8 min✦✦✦
May78°56°5.0 in.7 mph14 h 12 min✦✦✦
June86°65°3.6 in.6 mph14 h 47 min✦✦
July89°68°3.6 in.5 mph14 h 33 min✦✦
August88°66°2.9 in.5 mph13 h 37 min✦✦
September82°58°3.4 in.5 mph12 h 22 min✦✦✦
October71°46°3.3 in.6 mph11 h 8 min✦✦✦
November56°36°4.1 in.7 mph10 h 4 min✦✦
December45°28°3.6 in.8 mph9 h 32 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Christopher

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Christopher today?

Right now it is 1 °C (34 °F) with clear skies; it feels like -2 °C (28 °F). Today’s high is 9 °C (48 °F) and tonight’s low -2 °C (28 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Christopher this week?

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

Are there any weather warnings for Christopher?

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

What is the warmest month in Christopher?

July, with an average high of 32 °C (89 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -4 °C (24 °F). The wettest month is May, with 127 mm (5.0 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Christopher?

October and May. October brings highs near 22 °C (71 °F) and about 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain; May highs near 25 °C (78 °F) and 127 mm (5.0 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Christopher?

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
ZeiglerIllinois5 mi S57°36°4.1 in.
RoyaltonIllinois7 mi SSW57°36°4.1 in.
BentonIllinois7 mi ENE56°36°4.1 in.
SesserIllinois8 mi N56°36°4.1 in.
West FrankfortIllinois8 mi SE57°36°4.1 in.
Du QuoinIllinois10 mi WNW56°36°4.1 in.
HerrinIllinois12 mi S57°37°4.1 in.
Johnston CityIllinois13 mi SSE57°37°4.1 in.

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