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Sullivan Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Broken Cloud Under the Moon

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

Warmest Wednesday at 62° · coldest night Sunday at 24°

The short of it: Sullivan weather on Thursday, 12 November 2026: local time, 8 °C (46 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like 5 °C (40 °F). Today’s high 9 °C (47 °F), low 2 °C (36 °F). Chance of rain 30% in the next 24 hours, about 0.1 mm (0.00 in). Notices: frost warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 00:00 local time.

SULLIVAN, Thursday. — Folk about town may expect an overcast sky today, the mercury reaching near 47° and falling to 36° after dark. That is 5° colder than Sullivan usually sees in November, when highs average 53°. Winds are light from the NW, gusting to 12 mph, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Wednesday looks the finest at near 62°, while Sunday 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.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Sullivan runs from 34° at night to 53° by day, with some 3.5 in. of rain. July is the warmest month here at 86°, January the coldest at 20°, and June 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 6 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 669 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 cloudy46°40°6 mph–
1 AMPartly cloudy45°40°5 mph–
2 AMPartly cloudy44°39°5 mph–
3 AMOvercast42°37°4 mph–
4 AMOvercast42°37°4 mph–
5 AMOvercast41°36°4 mph–
6 AMPartly cloudy41°36°4 mph–
7 AMOvercast41°36°5 mph–
8 AMPartly cloudy44°37°6 mph–
9 AMOvercast45°38°8 mph–
10 AMOvercast47°38°8 mph–
11 AMOvercast47°38°10 mph–
12 PMOvercast46°36°10 mph0.00 in.
1 PMOvercast47°37°10 mph–
2 PMOvercast46°35°10 mph–
3 PMOvercast44°34°10 mph–
4 PMPartly cloudy44°34°9 mph–
5 PMPartly cloudy42°32°9 mph–
6 PMPartly cloudy41°32°7 mph–
7 PMPartly cloudy40°31°6 mph–
8 PMMostly clear38°30°6 mph–
9 PMMostly clear36°28°6 mph–
10 PMPartly cloudy36°28°6 mph–
11 PMPartly cloudy36°28°6 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 12): overcast, high 47°, low 36°, 0.00 in. of rain, gusts to 20 mph. Sun up 6:35 AM, down 4:41 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today36°47°0.00 in.20 mph10 h 6 min
Friday30°45°0.02 in.15 mph10 h 4 min
Saturday26°48°dry12 mph10 h 2 min
Sunday24°54°dry4 mph10 h 0 min
Monday30°57°dry8 mph9 h 58 min
Tuesday30°58°dry12 mph9 h 56 min
Wednesday31°62°dry13 mph9 h 54 min

Warmest: Wednesday at 62°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: today, 20 mph.

The Almanac · Sullivan Month by Month

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

November in Sullivan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus October
15° colder, 0.4 in. more rain
Versus December
12° warmer
Day–night spread
19°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 56 min
Average wind
10 mph
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 15° against October, to near 53°; nights run about 34°. Wet spells are common — about 3.5 in., the 5th wettest month.

Sullivan in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Sullivan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January36°20°2.3 in.10 mph9 h 40 min✦
February41°23°2.1 in.10 mph10 h 39 min✦
March53°33°3.1 in.10 mph11 h 50 min✦✦
April65°43°4.2 in.11 mph13 h 12 min✦✦✦
May76°54°4.6 in.9 mph14 h 20 min✦✦✦
June84°62°4.8 in.7 mph14 h 57 min✦✦✦
July86°65°4.3 in.6 mph14 h 42 min✦✦
August85°63°3.3 in.6 mph13 h 43 min✦✦
September80°56°3.3 in.6 mph12 h 23 min✦✦✦
October68°45°3.1 in.8 mph11 h 5 min✦✦✦
November53°34°3.5 in.10 mph9 h 56 min✦✦
December41°25°2.9 in.10 mph9 h 23 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Sullivan

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Sullivan today?

Right now it is 8 °C (46 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like 5 °C (40 °F). Today’s high is 9 °C (47 °F) and tonight’s low 2 °C (36 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 30%, with 0.1 mm (0.00 in) expected.

Will it rain in Sullivan this week?

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

Are there any weather warnings for Sullivan?

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

What is the warmest month in Sullivan?

July, with an average high of 30 °C (86 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -7 °C (20 °F). The wettest month is June, with 123 mm (4.8 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Sullivan?

May and October. May brings highs near 24 °C (76 °F) and about 116 mm (4.6 in) of rain; October highs near 20 °C (68 °F) and 80 mm (3.1 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Sullivan?

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
BethanyIllinois8 mi WNW53°33°3.5 in.
ArthurIllinois11 mi NE53°34°3.4 in.
WindsorIllinois11 mi S53°34°3.7 in.
MattoonIllinois15 mi ESE53°34°3.7 in.
AtwoodIllinois16 mi NNE53°33°3.3 in.
ShelbyvilleIllinois16 mi SW54°34°3.7 in.
ArcolaIllinois17 mi ENE53°34°3.4 in.
Mount ZionIllinois18 mi NW53°33°3.3 in.

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