Winnebago County, IL Weather Forecast

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Wind: 5 mph NE
Overnight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

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Current forecast coverage spans 5 of 5 mapped cities in Winnebago County.

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county weather
Forecast window
Sep 23 to Sep 29, 2026
Latest sync
Sep 23, 2026 6:49 AM CDT
Forecast office
LOT
Source
NOAA / NWS
Next High
66°F
Wednesday
Next Low
51°F
Overnight
Rain Outlook
3
Periods mentioning precipitation
Windiest
5 to 15 mph
Wednesday

Daily Outlook

Today
Sep 23
Mostly Cloudy
66 °F
/ 51°F
Wind 5 to 15 mph
Thu
Sep 24
Mostly Sunny
68 °F
/ 52°F
Wind 5 to 10 mph
Fri
Sep 25
Partly Sunny
66 °F
/ 48°F
Wind 5 mph
Sat
Sep 26
Partly Sunny
64 °F
/ 50°F
Wind 5 mph
Sun
Sep 27
Slight Chance Rain Showers
66 °F
/ 51°F
Wind 0 to 5 mph
Mon
Sep 28
Mostly Sunny
71 °F
/ 55°F
Wind 0 to 5 mph
Tue
Sep 29
Chance Rain Showers
72 °F
Wind 5 to 15 mph

This Week in Winnebago County

Tuesday looks like the warmest upcoming period in Winnebago County at 72 degrees F.

Friday Night is the coolest period ahead with temperatures near 48 degrees F.

The strongest winds are forecast for Wednesday at about 5 to 15 mph NE.

Precipitation is mentioned in 3 upcoming forecast periods.

Forecast Details

Last updated
Sep 23, 2026 6:49 AM CDT
Coverage
7 days
Time zone
America/Chicago
Forecast office
LOT
Radar station
KMKX

Weather data is provided by the National Weather Service and refreshed automatically for U.S. locations.

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Extended Forecast

Wednesday
Sep 23
66°F
Mostly Cloudy
5 to 15 mph NE

Mostly cloudy. High near 66, with temperatures falling to around 62 in the afternoon. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

Wednesday Night
Sep 23
50°F
Partly Cloudy
5 to 10 mph NE

Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday
Sep 24
68°F
Mostly Sunny
5 to 10 mph ENE

Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night
Sep 24
52°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 to 5 mph E

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind 0 to 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.

Friday
Sep 25
66°F
Partly Sunny
5 mph E

Partly sunny, with a high near 66.

Friday Night
Sep 25
48°F
Mostly Cloudy
5 mph E

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

Saturday
Sep 26
64°F
Partly Sunny
5 mph SE

Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

Saturday Night
Sep 26
50°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
0 to 5 mph SE

A slight chance of rain showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

Sunday
Sep 27
66°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
0 to 5 mph SE

A slight chance of rain showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.

Sunday Night
Sep 27
51°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 mph

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

Monday
Sep 28
71°F
Mostly Sunny
0 to 5 mph SE

Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

Monday Night
Sep 28
55°F
Partly Cloudy
5 mph SSE

Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Tuesday
Sep 29
72°F
Chance Rain Showers
5 to 15 mph SSE

A chance of rain showers after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.

Detailed Forecast

Period Conditions Temp Wind
Overnight
Sep 23
Mostly Cloudy
51°F
5 mph
NE
Wednesday
Sep 23
Mostly Cloudy
66°F
5 to 15 mph
NE
Wednesday Night
Sep 23
Partly Cloudy
50°F
5 to 10 mph
NE
Thursday
Sep 24
Mostly Sunny
68°F
5 to 10 mph
ENE
Thursday Night
Sep 24
Mostly Cloudy
52°F
0 to 5 mph
E
Friday
Sep 25
Partly Sunny
66°F
5 mph
E
Friday Night
Sep 25
Mostly Cloudy
48°F
5 mph
E
Saturday
Sep 26
Partly Sunny
64°F
5 mph
SE
Saturday Night
Sep 26
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
50°F
0 to 5 mph
SE
Sunday
Sep 27
Slight Chance Rain Showers
66°F
0 to 5 mph
SE
Sunday Night
Sep 27
Mostly Cloudy
51°F
0 mph
Monday
Sep 28
Mostly Sunny
71°F
0 to 5 mph
SE
Monday Night
Sep 28
Partly Cloudy
55°F
5 mph
SSE
Tuesday
Sep 29
Chance Rain Showers
72°F
5 to 15 mph
SSE
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