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Oblong Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Grey Sky Settles Over the Town

Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

Warmest Wednesday at 62° · coldest night Saturday at 28°

The short of it: Oblong weather on Thursday, 12 November 2026: local time, 10 °C (49 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like 4 °C (39 °F). Today’s high 11 °C (52 °F), low 3 °C (37 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 14:45 local time.

OBLONG, Thursday. — Those stepping out in Oblong this morning will find passing showers; the afternoon should top out near 52°, the night near 37°. That is about what a November day usually brings here, where the long-run average high is 54°. The wind keeps up from the NNW at 15 mph, gusting to 19 mph, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Wednesday the pick at about 62°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at 28°. 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 Oblong brings highs near 54°, lows of 35° and about 3.8 in. of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 87°, January the coldest at 22°, and May 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 482 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
NowPartly cloudy49°39°10 mph–
3 PMOvercast49°39°10 mph–
4 PMPartly cloudy47°37°9 mph–
5 PMPartly cloudy45°35°8 mph–
6 PMPartly cloudy43°34°7 mph–
7 PMPartly cloudy42°34°7 mph–
8 PMOvercast41°33°7 mph–
9 PMOvercast41°32°7 mph–
10 PMPartly cloudy39°31°7 mph–
11 PMClear sky37°29°6 mph–
12 AMMostly clear36°28°5 mph–
1 AMMostly clear35°27°5 mph–
2 AMPartly cloudy34°26°5 mph–
3 AMPartly cloudy35°27°5 mph–
4 AMOvercast36°28°6 mph–
5 AMOvercast37°28°6 mph–
6 AMOvercast37°28°6 mph–
7 AMOvercast37°28°7 mph–
8 AMOvercast37°28°7 mph–
9 AMOvercast39°30°7 mph–
10 AMPartly cloudy41°33°7 mph–
11 AMPartly cloudy44°35°7 mph–
12 PMPartly cloudy45°37°8 mph–
1 PMOvercast45°36°8 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 12): light showers, high 52°, low 37°, 0.02 in. of rain, gusts to 19 mph. Sun up 6:31 AM, down 4:39 PM. Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today37°52°0.02 in.19 mph10 h 8 min
Friday34°45°0.01 in.14 mph10 h 6 min
Saturday28°49°dry9 mph10 h 5 min
Sunday28°53°dry4 mph10 h 3 min
Monday31°57°dry4 mph10 h 1 min
Tuesday34°58°dry9 mph9 h 59 min
Wednesday35°62°dry12 mph9 h 58 min

Warmest: Wednesday at 62°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: today, 19 mph.

The Almanac · Oblong Month by Month

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

November in Oblong, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus October
15° colder, 1.0 in. more rain
Versus December
12° warmer
Day–night spread
19°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 59 min
Average wind
8 mph
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 15° against October, to near 54°; nights run about 35°. Wet spells are common — about 3.8 in., the 5th wettest month.

Oblong in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Oblong by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January38°22°2.8 in.9 mph9 h 43 min✦
February43°25°2.6 in.9 mph10 h 41 min✦✦
March54°35°3.6 in.9 mph11 h 50 min✦✦
April65°44°4.4 in.9 mph13 h 10 min✦✦✦
May76°55°4.8 in.8 mph14 h 17 min✦✦✦
June84°63°4.4 in.6 mph14 h 53 min✦✦
July87°66°4.1 in.5 mph14 h 39 min✦✦
August86°64°3.3 in.5 mph13 h 41 min✦✦
September81°56°3.2 in.5 mph12 h 23 min✦✦✦
October69°45°2.8 in.7 mph11 h 6 min✦✦✦
November54°35°3.8 in.8 mph9 h 59 min✦✦
December42°26°3.3 in.8 mph9 h 26 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Oblong

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Oblong today?

Right now it is 10 °C (49 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like 4 °C (39 °F). Today’s high is 11 °C (52 °F) and tonight’s low 3 °C (37 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Oblong this week?

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

Are there any weather warnings for Oblong?

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

What is the warmest month in Oblong?

July, with an average high of 31 °C (87 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -6 °C (22 °F). The wettest month is May, with 122 mm (4.8 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Oblong?

May and October. May brings highs near 24 °C (76 °F) and about 122 mm (4.8 in) of rain; October highs near 21 °C (69 °F) and 72 mm (2.8 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Oblong?

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
RobinsonIllinois9 mi E54°35°3.8 in.
NewtonIllinois14 mi W54°35°3.9 in.
PalestineIllinois16 mi E54°35°3.7 in.
SumnerIllinois20 mi S55°36°4.0 in.
OlneyIllinois21 mi SSW55°35°4.1 in.
CaseyIllinois21 mi NNW53°34°3.8 in.
GreenupIllinois22 mi NW53°35°3.8 in.
BridgeportIllinois22 mi SSE55°36°4.0 in.

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