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Olney 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 68° · coldest night tonight at 29°

The short of it: Olney weather on Saturday, 14 November 2026: local time, 4 °C (38 °F) with clear skies, feeling like 1 °C (33 °F). Today’s high 9 °C (49 °F), low -2 °C (29 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 20:00 local time.

OLNEY, Saturday. — Mostly clear skies are the word from the Olney station, with a high of 49° and a low of 29°. That is 6° colder than Olney usually sees in November, when highs average 55°. Winds are light from the NNW, gusting to 3 mph, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Of the 7 days ahead, Friday looks the finest at near 68°, while tonight will be the coldest at 29°. Not a drop is expected in that time. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Olney runs from 35° at night to 55° by day, with some 4.1 in. of rain. July is the warmest month here at 88°, January the coldest at 23°, and May the wettest with 4.9 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 6 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 479 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 sky38°33°2 mph–
9 PMClear sky37°32°2 mph–
10 PMClear sky36°31°2 mph–
11 PMClear sky35°29°2 mph–
12 AMClear sky34°29°2 mph–
1 AMClear sky33°28°2 mph–
2 AMClear sky33°27°2 mph–
3 AMClear sky32°27°2 mph–
4 AMClear sky31°26°2 mph–
5 AMClear sky31°26°1 mph–
6 AMClear sky31°25°1 mph–
7 AMClear sky31°25°1 mph–
8 AMClear sky33°28°1 mph–
9 AMClear sky39°33°2 mph–
10 AMMostly clear43°38°3 mph–
11 AMMostly clear47°42°2 mph–
12 PMClear sky49°44°2 mph–
1 PMClear sky50°46°2 mph–
2 PMMostly clear51°46°2 mph–
3 PMClear sky51°46°3 mph–
4 PMClear sky50°45°2 mph–
5 PMClear sky47°42°1 mph–
6 PMClear sky44°40°1 mph–
7 PMClear sky42°37°1 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 14): mostly clear, high 49°, low 29°, dry, gusts to 10 mph. Sun up 6:33 AM, down 4:39 PM. A stray cloud or two drifts over the plains; the sun keeps its hold on the day.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today29°49°dry10 mph10 h 6 min
Sunday31°51°dry5 mph10 h 3 min
Monday33°54°dry5 mph10 h 2 min
Tuesday35°56°dry7 mph10 h 0 min
Wednesday38°60°dry12 mph9 h 58 min
Thursday44°63°dry16 mph9 h 57 min
Friday44°68°dry11 mph9 h 55 min

Warmest: Friday at 68°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: Thursday, 16 mph.

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The Almanac · Olney Month by Month

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

November in Olney, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus October
15° colder, 0.8 in. more rain
Versus December
12° warmer
Day–night spread
20°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 0 min
Average wind
8 mph
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 15° against October, to near 55°; nights run about 35°. Wet spells are common — about 4.1 in., the 5th wettest month.

Olney in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Olney by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January39°23°3.0 in.9 mph9 h 44 min✦
February44°26°2.7 in.8 mph10 h 42 min✦✦
March55°35°4.1 in.8 mph11 h 50 min✦✦
April67°45°4.8 in.9 mph13 h 10 min✦✦✦
May77°55°4.9 in.7 mph14 h 16 min✦✦✦
June85°64°4.3 in.6 mph14 h 52 min✦✦
July88°67°4.1 in.5 mph14 h 37 min✦✦
August87°65°3.1 in.5 mph13 h 40 min✦✦
September81°57°3.0 in.5 mph12 h 23 min✦✦✦
October70°46°3.3 in.7 mph11 h 6 min✦✦✦
November55°35°4.1 in.8 mph10 h 0 min✦✦
December43°27°3.6 in.8 mph9 h 28 min✦

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Questions Readers Ask about Olney

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Olney today?

Right now it is 4 °C (38 °F) with clear skies; it feels like 1 °C (33 °F). Today’s high is 9 °C (49 °F) and tonight’s low -2 °C (29 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Olney this week?

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

Are there any weather warnings for Olney?

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

What is the warmest month in Olney?

July, with an average high of 31 °C (88 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -5 °C (23 °F). The wettest month is May, with 125 mm (4.9 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Olney?

May and October. May brings highs near 25 °C (77 °F) and about 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain; October highs near 21 °C (70 °F) and 84 mm (3.3 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Olney?

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
SumnerIllinois12 mi E55°36°4.0 in.
Clay CityIllinois15 mi WSW55°35°3.9 in.
West SalemIllinois15 mi SSE55°36°4.1 in.
BridgeportIllinois18 mi E55°36°4.0 in.
NewtonIllinois18 mi NNW54°35°3.9 in.
OblongIllinois21 mi NNE54°35°3.8 in.
LawrencevilleIllinois22 mi E55°36°3.9 in.
FloraIllinois22 mi W55°35°3.8 in.

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