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Watson Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Clouds Gather on the Horizon

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

Warmest Wednesday at 63° · coldest night Sunday at 27°

The short of it: Watson weather on Thursday, 12 November 2026: local time, 11 °C (51 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like 7 °C (44 °F). Today’s high 11 °C (51 °F), low 2 °C (36 °F). Chance of rain 30% in the next 24 hours, about 0.2 mm (0.01 in). Notices: frost warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 10:15 local time.

WATSON, Thursday. — Light rain is the word from the Watson station, with a high of 51° and a low of 36°. A raw day by local measure — 3° below the November average of 54°. The wind keeps up from the NW at 11 mph, gusting to 15 mph, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Wednesday looks the finest at near 63°, while Sunday night will be the coldest at 27°. 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 Watson runs from 35° at night to 54° by day, with some 3.7 in. of rain. July is the warmest month here at 87°, January the coldest at 21°, 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 8 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 535 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 cloudy50°44°7 mph–
11 AMPartly cloudy51°44°8 mph–
12 PMOvercast51°42°9 mph–
1 PMOvercast50°41°8 mph–
2 PMLight rain48°39°9 mph0.01 in.
3 PMPartly cloudy48°38°9 mph–
4 PMOvercast46°36°9 mph–
5 PMPartly cloudy44°35°8 mph–
6 PMPartly cloudy43°34°6 mph–
7 PMPartly cloudy41°33°6 mph–
8 PMMostly clear39°31°6 mph–
9 PMPartly cloudy38°29°6 mph–
10 PMMostly clear37°29°5 mph–
11 PMMostly clear36°28°5 mph–
12 AMMostly clear35°27°5 mph–
1 AMMostly clear34°26°5 mph–
2 AMPartly cloudy34°26°6 mph–
3 AMOvercast35°26°6 mph–
4 AMOvercast35°27°6 mph–
5 AMOvercast35°26°7 mph–
6 AMPartly cloudy34°26°6 mph–
7 AMOvercast34°25°6 mph–
8 AMOvercast35°26°7 mph–
9 AMPartly cloudy37°29°7 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 12): light rain, high 51°, low 36°, 0.01 in. of rain, gusts to 18 mph. Sun up 6:34 AM, down 4:42 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today36°51°0.01 in.18 mph10 h 8 min
Friday34°45°dry14 mph10 h 6 min
Saturday27°49°dry9 mph10 h 5 min
Sunday27°53°dry4 mph10 h 3 min
Monday29°58°dry6 mph10 h 1 min
Tuesday32°58°dry11 mph9 h 59 min
Wednesday33°63°dry13 mph9 h 58 min

Warmest: Wednesday at 63°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: today, 18 mph.

The Almanac · Watson Month by Month

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

November in Watson, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus October
14° colder, 0.8 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
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Highs fall 14° against October, to near 54°; nights run about 35°. Wet spells are common — about 3.7 in., the 5th wettest month.

Watson in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Watson by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January38°21°2.5 in.9 mph9 h 43 min✦
February43°24°2.4 in.9 mph10 h 41 min✦✦
March54°34°3.6 in.9 mph11 h 50 min✦✦
April66°44°4.1 in.9 mph13 h 11 min✦✦✦
May76°54°4.7 in.8 mph14 h 17 min✦✦✦
June84°62°4.8 in.6 mph14 h 53 min✦✦✦
July87°66°3.8 in.5 mph14 h 39 min✦✦
August86°64°2.9 in.5 mph13 h 41 min✦✦
September81°56°3.3 in.5 mph12 h 23 min✦✦✦
October69°45°2.8 in.7 mph11 h 6 min✦✦✦
November54°35°3.7 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 Watson

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Watson today?

Right now it is 11 °C (51 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like 7 °C (44 °F). Today’s high is 11 °C (51 °F) and tonight’s low 2 °C (36 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 30%, with 0.2 mm (0.01 in) expected.

Will it rain in Watson this week?

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

Are there any weather warnings for Watson?

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

What is the warmest month in Watson?

July, with an average high of 31 °C (87 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -6 °C (21 °F). The wettest month is June, with 121 mm (4.8 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Watson?

May and October. May brings highs near 24 °C (76 °F) and about 119 mm (4.7 in) of rain; October highs near 20 °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 Watson?

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
EffinghamIllinois7 mi NNE54°35°3.7 in.
TeutopolisIllinois9 mi NE54°35°3.7 in.
AltamontIllinois10 mi WNW54°35°3.7 in.
Saint ElmoIllinois15 mi W54°35°3.7 in.
LouisvilleIllinois18 mi SSE55°35°3.7 in.
NeogaIllinois21 mi NNE53°34°3.7 in.
NewtonIllinois22 mi E54°35°3.9 in.
ToledoIllinois24 mi NE53°34°3.8 in.

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