Weather forecast for today
Dorchester, IL

Weather forecast for today

Friday, Apr 4.

Rain / Thunder
6:37 am

7:27 pm
CDT
Rain / Thunder
54°F / 45°F
  • Wind: 12mph ENE
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Precip. probability: 98%
  • Precipitation: 1.97"
  • UV index: 2
Today, expect rain and thunderstorms later, particularly in the evening.
Intense precipitation of 1.97" is forecasted. Minor temperature shifts are expected, peaking at a maximum of a fresh 53.6°F and dropping to a minimum of a chilly 44.6°F.
The predicted high will feel colder, consistent with March's climate average of 52.3°F.
Sunrise will be at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:27 pm; the daylight will last for 12h and 50min.

Current condition

Partly Cloudy
4:07 am CDT
Partly Cloudy
  • 46°F
  • Feels like: 41°F
  • Wind: 9mph NE
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Dewpoint: 43°F
  • Pressure: 30.16"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
In Dorchester, currently, the sky is covered by scattered clouds with bright spots in between.
The temperature is a chilly 46.4°F, the feels-like temperature is slightly different, assessed at a wintry 41°F. The current temperature is a few degrees off the maximum of 53.6°F for today.

Weather radar - Dorchester, IL

Doppler radar displays precipitation for the past 2h and forecasts the next 30min

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in Dorchester now?
At 4:07 am CDT, the temperature in Dorchester is 46.4°F. Feels-like temperature is 41°F.
What is the weather forecast for Dorchester for today?
On Friday, rain and thunderstorms will develop and persist through the late hours.
Will it rain today?
Yes, it will rain today. Be wary - intense precipitation of 1.97" is anticipated.
What will be the highest temperature today in Dorchester?
Today, the highest temperature will be 53.6°F, while the lowest temperature will be 44.6°F.
The highest temperature will be noticeably lower than the average maximum of 63.9°F in April. The lowest temperature will be in line with the average low of 46.6°F.
When are sunrise and sunset today?
On Friday, in Dorchester, sunrise will be at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:27 pm (CDT).
How many hours of daylight will Dorchester have today?
In Dorchester, the length of the day today will be 12h and 50min.

Hourly weather forecast

6 am
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    39°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 11mph ENE
  • Pressure: 30.15"Hg
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Sunrise: 6:37 am
8 am
  • 46°F
  • Feels like:
    41°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 11mph ENE
  • Pressure: 30.18"Hg
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
10 am
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 12mph ENE
  • Pressure: 30.15"Hg
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Precip. probability: 19%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
12 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Rain
Rain
  • Wind: 11mph ENE
  • Pressure: 30.12"Hg
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Precip. probability: 95%
  • Precipitation: 0.24"
  • Visibility: 2mi
2 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Rain
Rain
  • Wind: 12mph ENE
  • Pressure: 30.06"Hg
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Precip. probability: 94%
  • Precipitation: 0.12"
  • Visibility: 2mi
4 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 12mph ENE
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Humidity: 96%
  • Precip. probability: 97%
  • Precipitation: 0.12"
  • Visibility: 2mi
6 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 11mph ENE
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Humidity: 98%
  • Precip. probability: 93%
  • Precipitation: 0.12"
  • Visibility: 2mi
Sunset: 7:27 pm
8 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 9mph NNE
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 100%
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 0.24"
  • Visibility: 1mi
10 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 9mph NE
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Precip. probability: 85%
  • Precipitation: 0.24"
  • Visibility: 1mi
Today, in Dorchester, a combination of lightning-active, cloudy and rain-filled weather is anticipated.
Rain is anticipated from 11 am to 11 pm. The most intense rain will be falling at 12 pm, and from 8 pm to 10 pm.
The temperature will vary between the highest temperature of 51.8°F and the lowest temperature of 44.6°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 2 pm to 11 pm.
The day’s peak temperature will reflect March's norm of 52.3°F more than April's 63.9°F. The minimum temperature will be in line with April's average low of 46.6°F.
Updated: Apr 4, 2025 @ 09:07:08 UTC
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Dorchester, Illinois, USA

  • en: Dorchester, Illinois, USA
  • es: Dorchester, Illinois, EE.UU.
  • hr: Dorčester, Ilinois, SAD
  • sr: Dorčester, Ilinois, SAD
  • zh: 多切斯特, 伊利诺伊, 美国
  • Latitude: 39.085602°
  • Longitude: -89.887599°
  • Elevation: 656 ft
  • Current time: 4:07am CDT
  • Sunrise: 6:37 am CDT
  • Sunset: 7:27 pm CDT
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
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