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14°
Clear
Feels Like: 14°
Min: 14°
Max: 26°
The next few hours will be clear, with today reaching 26°C and dropping to 19°C. The coming days will be mostly cloudy throughout the day.
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06:45
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18:57
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12:37
Moonrise
21:02
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Weather in Plainfield today, September 16, 2026
Plainfield stays under cloudy skies on September 16, 2026, with only brief brighter breaks. Plan for a day that feels grey more often than open. Cloud leads the morning, peaking close to 94% near 09:00. Sunshine has little room until later in the day.
The day peaks near 26°C and cools toward 14°C. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 55% and 93% and the peak around 07:00. A lighter breeze peaks around 12:00 near 3.2 km/h.
Through the afternoon cloud remains the main feature, with cover near 100% around 19:00. Bright spells should stay limited even as the day wears on. Horizontal visibility sits around 16.0 km, briefly nearer 15.2 km. Expect sunrise at 06:45, sunset at 18:57, and 12 hours 12 minutes of sunlight today overall.
Overall, Plainfield on September 16, 2026 stays grey and muted, so outdoor plans may want a flexible backup even with a high near 26°C.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Plainfield
How warm does it get in Plainfield?
The warmest month in Plainfield is July, with average high temperatures of 30°C. The average temperature during this period is around 25°C.
How cold does it get in Plainfield?
The coldest month in Plainfield is January, with average low temperatures of -3°C. The average temperature during this period is around 0°C.
What is the wettest time of year in Plainfield?
The wettest month in Plainfield is July, with an average of 131mm of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Plainfield?
The driest month in Plainfield is November, with an average of 81mm of precipitation.
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