Murphysboro 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 71° · coldest night tonight at 24°
The short of it: Murphysboro weather on Sunday, 15 November 2026: local time, 7 °C (45 °F) with clear skies, feeling like 4 °C (40 °F). Today’s high 12 °C (53 °F), low -4 °C (24 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost warning, glass falling. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 17:00 local time.
MURPHYSBORO, Sunday. — Those stepping out in Murphysboro this morning will find fog; the afternoon should top out near 53°, the night near 24°. That is 4° colder than Murphysboro usually sees in November, when highs average 57°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the NE, gusting to 4 mph, and the glass holds steady.
Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Friday the pick at about 71°, while tonight 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 Murphysboro 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 9 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 440 ft above the sea.
The Hours to Come
Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneathThe hour-by-hour ledger
| Hour | Sky | Temp | Feels | Wind | Rain · Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Now | Clear sky | 45° | 40° | 2 mph | – |
| 6 PM | Clear sky | 41° | 36° | 2 mph | – |
| 7 PM | Clear sky | 38° | 32° | 2 mph | – |
| 8 PM | Clear sky | 36° | 31° | 2 mph | – |
| 9 PM | Clear sky | 35° | 29° | 1 mph | – |
| 10 PM | Clear sky | 34° | 29° | 1 mph | – |
| 11 PM | Clear sky | 33° | 29° | 0 mph | – |
| 12 AM | Clear sky | 33° | 28° | 0 mph | – |
| 1 AM | Clear sky | 32° | 27° | 1 mph | – |
| 2 AM | Clear sky | 31° | 26° | 1 mph | – |
| 3 AM | Clear sky | 30° | 25° | 2 mph | – |
| 4 AM | Clear sky | 29° | 24° | 2 mph | – |
| 5 AM | Clear sky | 28° | 23° | 1 mph | – |
| 6 AM | Clear sky | 28° | 22° | 1 mph | – |
| 7 AM | Clear sky | 28° | 22° | 1 mph | – |
| 8 AM | Clear sky | 31° | 26° | 1 mph | – |
| 9 AM | Clear sky | 41° | 37° | 1 mph | – |
| 10 AM | Clear sky | 47° | 43° | 1 mph | – |
| 11 AM | Clear sky | 51° | 46° | 3 mph | – |
| 12 PM | Clear sky | 54° | 48° | 3 mph | – |
| 1 PM | Clear sky | 55° | 50° | 3 mph | – |
| 2 PM | Clear sky | 55° | 50° | 3 mph | – |
| 3 PM | Clear sky | 55° | 49° | 3 mph | – |
| 4 PM | Clear sky | 53° | 48° | 2 mph | – |
Seven-Day Outlook · Classified
Highs in large type · pick a dayToday (Nov 15): fog, high 53°, low 24°, dry, gusts to 5 mph. Sun up 6:37 AM, down 4:46 PM. Sight is poor. Travellers urged to go slow and light their lanterns.
Monday (Nov 16): clear sky, high 55°, low 28°, dry, gusts to 8 mph. Sun up 6:38 AM, down 4:45 PM. Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.
Tuesday (Nov 17): fog, high 60°, low 29°, dry, gusts to 9 mph. Sun up 6:39 AM, down 4:44 PM. Sight is poor. Travellers urged to go slow and light their lanterns.
Wednesday (Nov 18): overcast, high 65°, low 35°, dry, gusts to 12 mph. Sun up 6:40 AM, down 4:44 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Thursday (Nov 19): overcast, high 67°, low 44°, dry, gusts to 13 mph. Sun up 6:41 AM, down 4:43 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Friday (Nov 20): mostly clear, high 71°, low 44°, dry, gusts to 13 mph. Sun up 6:43 AM, down 4:42 PM. A stray cloud or two drifts over the plains; the sun keeps its hold on the day.
Saturday (Nov 21): overcast, high 71°, low 47°, 0.03 in. of rain, gusts to 18 mph. Sun up 6:44 AM, down 4:42 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
The Week in Figures
| Day | Low · High | Rain · Snow | Gusts | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 24°53° | dry | 5 mph | 10 h 9 min | |
| Monday | 28°55° | dry | 8 mph | 10 h 7 min | |
| Tuesday | 29°60° | dry | 9 mph | 10 h 5 min | |
| Wednesday | 35°65° | dry | 12 mph | 10 h 4 min | |
| Thursday | 44°67° | dry | 13 mph | 10 h 2 min | |
| Friday | 44°71° | dry | 13 mph | 9 h 59 min | |
| Saturday | 47°71° | 0.03 in. | 18 mph | 9 h 58 min |
Warmest: Friday at 71°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: Saturday, 18 mph.