Champaign, IL – Central Illinois residents will feel more like late summer than fall this week, with temperatures staying in the mid-to-upper 80s through Friday, October 3. That means warmer afternoons for commuters, students, and anyone tackling outdoor projects before cooler air eventually arrives.
According to the National Weather Service, high temperatures will reach 89 degrees on Friday under clear, sunny skies. Winds will remain light, topping out at 9 mph. Residents should take precautions to stay hydrated during outdoor activities and be mindful of extra sun exposure, especially while driving long stretches of I-57, I-72, or U.S. Route 45 during peak afternoon heat.
Thursday looks mostly sunny with highs near 87. Friday will stay hot at 89 before Saturday offers more of the same, with another sunny day expected and highs near 88. Light winds could bring occasional gusts, but no rain is in the forecast.
Sunday cools only slightly, with a high near 86, and Monday continues the sunny streak at 87. By Tuesday, October 7, conditions remain steady in the low-to-mid 80s, unusual warmth for the first week of October.
The stretch of dry, bright weather means excellent conditions for early Halloween decorating, yard cleanups, and football tailgates across Champaign County. With no major storms in sight, families can make the most of the sunshine before fall’s cooler air inevitably returns.
5-Day Forecast for Champaign, IL
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 87.
- Friday: Sunny, high 89.
- Saturday: Sunny, high 88.
- Sunday: Sunny, high 86.
- Monday: Sunny, high 87.
