Pekin, IL Weather Forecast

Local 7-day forecast

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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Wind: 13 mph SSW
This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 75. South southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

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Local Weather Overview

This forecast page for Pekin, IL is designed for quick trip planning, giving you a clean read on daytime highs, overnight lows, and changing conditions across the upcoming forecast window. Latest sync: Apr 15, 2026 3:48 PM CDT.

The active forecast window currently covers Apr 15 to Apr 21, 2026 for Pekin, IL.

Page Snapshot

Page focus
city weather
Forecast window
Apr 15 to Apr 21, 2026
Latest sync
Apr 15, 2026 3:48 PM CDT
Forecast office
ILX
Source
NOAA / NWS
Next High
75°F
This Afternoon
Next Low
61°F
Tonight
Rain Outlook
7
Periods mentioning precipitation
Windiest
3 to 15 mph
Friday

Daily Outlook

Today
Apr 15
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
75 °F
/ 61°F
Wind 13 mph
Thu
Apr 16
Mostly Sunny
77 °F
/ 54°F
Wind 6 to 12 mph
Fri
Apr 17
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
84 °F
/ 46°F
Wind 3 to 15 mph
Sat
Apr 18
Showers And Thunderstorms
57 °F
/ 36°F
Wind 10 to 14 mph
Sun
Apr 19
Sunny
57 °F
/ 37°F
Wind 6 to 13 mph
Mon
Apr 20
Sunny
68 °F
/ 51°F
Wind 3 to 10 mph
Tue
Apr 21
Mostly Sunny
74 °F
/ 52°F
Wind 8 to 14 mph

This Week in Pekin

Friday looks like the warmest upcoming period in Pekin at 84 degrees F.

Saturday Night is the coolest period ahead with temperatures near 36 degrees F.

The strongest winds are forecast for Friday at about 3 to 15 mph SSE.

Precipitation is mentioned in 7 upcoming forecast periods.

Forecast Details

Last updated
Apr 15, 2026 3:48 PM CDT
Coverage
7 days
Time zone
America/Chicago
Forecast office
ILX
Radar station
KILX

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Extended Forecast

Tonight
Apr 15
61°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
9 to 13 mph SSW

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 3am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3am and 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 61. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday
Apr 16
77°F
Mostly Sunny
6 to 12 mph WSW

Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West southwest wind 6 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Thursday Night
Apr 16
54°F
Mostly Clear
5 mph S

Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South wind around 5 mph.

Friday
Apr 17
84°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
3 to 15 mph SSE

A chance of rain showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South southeast wind 3 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Friday Night
Apr 17
46°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
10 to 14 mph SW

Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Saturday
Apr 18
57°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
10 to 14 mph WNW

Showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. West northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night
Apr 18
36°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Clear
6 to 13 mph WNW

A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

Sunday
Apr 19
57°F
Sunny
6 to 13 mph WNW

Sunny, with a high near 57.

Sunday Night
Apr 19
37°F
Mostly Clear
3 to 8 mph NNE

Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

Monday
Apr 20
68°F
Sunny
3 to 10 mph SSE

Sunny, with a high near 68.

Monday Night
Apr 20
51°F
Mostly Clear
9 mph SSW

Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

Tuesday
Apr 21
74°F
Mostly Sunny
8 to 14 mph SW

Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

Tuesday Night
Apr 21
52°F
Partly Cloudy
6 to 10 mph SW

Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

Detailed Forecast

Period Conditions Temp Wind
This Afternoon
Apr 15
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
75°F
13 mph
SSW
Tonight
Apr 15
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
61°F
9 to 13 mph
SSW
Thursday
Apr 16
Mostly Sunny
77°F
6 to 12 mph
WSW
Thursday Night
Apr 16
Mostly Clear
54°F
5 mph
S
Friday
Apr 17
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
84°F
3 to 15 mph
SSE
Friday Night
Apr 17
Showers And Thunderstorms
46°F
10 to 14 mph
SW
Saturday
Apr 18
Showers And Thunderstorms
57°F
10 to 14 mph
WNW
Saturday Night
Apr 18
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Clear
36°F
6 to 13 mph
WNW
Sunday
Apr 19
Sunny
57°F
6 to 13 mph
WNW
Sunday Night
Apr 19
Mostly Clear
37°F
3 to 8 mph
NNE
Monday
Apr 20
Sunny
68°F
3 to 10 mph
SSE
Monday Night
Apr 20
Mostly Clear
51°F
9 mph
SSW
Tuesday
Apr 21
Mostly Sunny
74°F
8 to 14 mph
SW
Tuesday Night
Apr 21
Partly Cloudy
52°F
6 to 10 mph
SW
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