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Herrin Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Broken Cloud Under the Moon

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

Warmest Wednesday at 66° · coldest night Saturday at 24°

The short of it: Herrin weather on Thursday, 12 November 2026: local time, 5 °C (40 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like 3 °C (37 °F). Today’s high 14 °C (57 °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 06:30 local time.

HERRIN, Thursday. — Those stepping out in Herrin this morning will find an overcast sky; the afternoon should top out near 57°, the night near 39°. Old hands will call it a proper November day: the thirty-year average for Herrin is 57°. Winds are light from the W, gusting to 5 mph, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Wednesday looks the finest at near 66°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at 24°. Not a drop is expected in that time. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Herrin brings highs near 57°, lows of 37° and about 4.1 in. of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 89°, January the coldest at 25°, 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 13 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 427 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 cloudy41°37°2 mph–
7 AMPartly cloudy41°37°2 mph–
8 AMPartly cloudy46°41°3 mph–
9 AMPartly cloudy50°45°5 mph–
10 AMPartly cloudy53°47°6 mph–
11 AMPartly cloudy55°49°7 mph–
12 PMPartly cloudy57°48°8 mph–
1 PMPartly cloudy56°47°9 mph–
2 PMOvercast54°45°9 mph–
3 PMOvercast51°42°9 mph–
4 PMOvercast49°40°8 mph–
5 PMPartly cloudy47°39°8 mph–
6 PMOvercast46°38°7 mph–
7 PMPartly cloudy45°37°6 mph–
8 PMPartly cloudy43°36°5 mph–
9 PMOvercast42°35°5 mph–
10 PMPartly cloudy41°33°6 mph–
11 PMMostly clear39°32°5 mph–
12 AMClear sky37°30°4 mph–
1 AMClear sky35°28°4 mph–
2 AMClear sky33°26°4 mph–
3 AMClear sky32°25°4 mph–
4 AMMostly clear31°24°4 mph–
5 AMPartly cloudy31°24°4 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 12): overcast, high 57°, low 39°, dry, gusts to 19 mph. Sun up 6:33 AM, down 4:46 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today39°57°dry19 mph10 h 13 min
Friday31°49°dry16 mph10 h 12 min
Saturday24°50°dry8 mph10 h 10 min
Sunday27°55°dry5 mph10 h 8 min
Monday29°60°dry7 mph10 h 6 min
Tuesday33°62°dry9 mph10 h 5 min
Wednesday34°66°dry11 mph10 h 3 min

Warmest: Wednesday at 66°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: today, 19 mph.

The Almanac · Herrin Month by Month

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

November in Herrin, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus October
14° colder, 0.9 in. more rain
Versus December
11° warmer
Day–night spread
21°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 4 min
Average wind
7 mph
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 14° from October to about 57°, with nights near 37°. Wet spells are common — about 4.1 in., the 4th wettest month.

Herrin in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Herrin by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January42°25°3.2 in.8 mph9 h 49 min✦
February47°28°3.2 in.8 mph10 h 44 min✦
March57°37°4.6 in.9 mph11 h 51 min✦✦
April69°46°4.7 in.9 mph13 h 8 min✦✦✦
May78°56°5.0 in.7 mph14 h 12 min✦✦✦
June86°65°3.6 in.6 mph14 h 46 min✦✦
July89°69°3.8 in.5 mph14 h 32 min✦✦
August89°66°3.0 in.5 mph13 h 37 min✦✦
September82°58°3.3 in.5 mph12 h 22 min✦✦✦
October71°46°3.2 in.6 mph11 h 8 min✦✦✦
November57°37°4.1 in.7 mph10 h 4 min✦✦
December46°29°3.8 in.8 mph9 h 33 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Herrin

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Herrin today?

Right now it is 5 °C (40 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like 3 °C (37 °F). Today’s high is 14 °C (57 °F) and tonight’s low 4 °C (39 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Herrin this week?

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

Are there any weather warnings for Herrin?

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

What is the warmest month in Herrin?

July, with an average high of 32 °C (89 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -4 °C (25 °F). The wettest month is May, with 128 mm (5.0 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Herrin?

October and May. October brings highs near 22 °C (71 °F) and about 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain; May highs near 26 °C (78 °F) and 128 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 Herrin?

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
EnergyIllinois2 mi S57°37°4.1 in.
CartervilleIllinois4 mi SW57°37°4.1 in.
CrainvilleIllinois4 mi SSW57°37°4.1 in.
CambriaIllinois5 mi WSW57°37°4.2 in.
Johnston CityIllinois6 mi ENE57°37°4.1 in.
HurstIllinois7 mi WNW57°37°4.2 in.
ZeiglerIllinois7 mi NNW57°36°4.1 in.
RoyaltonIllinois7 mi NW57°36°4.1 in.

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