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22°
Overcast
Feels Like: 14°
Min: 15°
Max: 25°
The next few hours will be overcast, with today reaching 25°C and dropping to 13°C. The coming days will be mostly clear throughout the day.
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06:38
Sunrise
18:51
Sunset
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Waxing Crescent
12:38
Moonrise
20:53
Moonset
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Weather in River Forest today, September 16, 2026
River Forest looks cloudy on September 16, 2026, with grey skies for much of the day. Sunshine stays limited, so the overall tone is muted from the morning onward. The morning sky stays heavily clouded, with cover near 100% around 00:00. Grey conditions set the early tone before any later change.
The day peaks near 25°C and cools toward 15°C. Relative humidity sits between 40% and 92%, reaching its peak around 01:00. Airflow remains manageable, reaching about 5.1 km/h around 23:00.
Afternoon skies stay clogged, peaking close to 100% near 12:00. The grey theme continues rather than clearing out. Visibility holds near 15.5 km, though it can fall to 13.1 km. Expect sunrise at 06:38, sunset at 18:51, and 12 hours 13 minutes of sunlight today overall.
Taken together, overcast skies in River Forest on September 16, 2026 favour indoor or covered options, with temperatures near 25°C.
Frequently asked questions about weather in River Forest
How warm does it get in River Forest?
The warmest month in River Forest is July, with average high temperatures of 27°C. The average temperature during this period is around 23°C.
How cold does it get in River Forest?
The coldest month in River Forest is January, with average low temperatures of -5°C. The average temperature during this period is around -3°C.
What is the wettest time of year in River Forest?
The wettest month in River Forest is May, with an average of 121mm of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in River Forest?
The driest month in River Forest is February, with an average of 56mm of precipitation.
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