Champaign, IL – College students heading back to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will enjoy favorable weather conditions throughout the week as they move into campus. Temperatures will be cool, with highs in the low to mid-70s, providing a comfortable environment for hauling boxes and setting up dorm rooms.
According to the National Weather Service in Central Illinois, cool high pressure will dominate the region through Thursday, bringing low humidity and temperatures several degrees below normal. Overnight lows will drop to the upper 40s and low 50s, making for crisp, refreshing mornings.
The weather will begin to change on Friday, as a warming trend takes hold. Highs will rise into the low 80s, with the heat index climbing further. By the weekend, temperatures are expected to soar into the upper 80s and low 90s, with heat indices reaching the mid-90s.
Students are advised to take advantage of the cooler weather during move-in week before the heat intensifies. The dry conditions will persist through Sunday, ensuring outdoor activities remain enjoyable. With the first day of classes set for Monday, students can expect the heat to continue, with highs in the low 90s.
