Champaign, IL – Central Illinois residents can expect a refreshing change in the weather this week as high pressure brings seasonally cool air and sunny skies to the region. Monday’s temperatures will hover between 77 to 81 degrees, with clear skies throughout the day, making it a perfect start to the week. As we move into Tuesday, expect slightly cooler conditions with highs around 75 degrees and overnight lows dipping into the mid-50s.
According to the National Weather Service in Lincoln, the cooler weather will continue through mid-week, with Wednesday seeing highs between 74 to 77 degrees. The sunny skies will persist, but the crisp morning lows may drop to the low 50s. This trend of clear and mild weather will dominate until Thursday, when temperatures begin to warm slightly, reaching the upper 70s to low 80s.
By Friday, cloud cover will increase as temperatures rise to between 82 to 88 degrees. The weekend outlook hints at even warmer weather, with highs potentially climbing into the low 90s by Sunday. As the warm air returns, residents should be prepared for higher humidity levels and the possibility of scattered clouds, especially as the week progresses.