Ottawa, IL

Weather

As ofJul 06, 2026 6:50 PM

Current Temperature

83degrees Fahrenheit

Feels like:85°

Hi:83°Lo:64°

Sunny

Ottawa, IL weather radar map

Windchill: 85°
Daily Rain: 0"
Dew point: 66°
Monthly Rain: 2.26"
Humidity: 57%
Avg. Wind: NNE 5 mph
Pressure: 30.01" →
Wind Gust: N 10 mph
Sunrise: 5:28 AM
Moon: Waning Gibbous
Sunset: 8:31 PM
UV Index: 7 (High)

Today
Hi
Sunny with numerous thunderstorms. Chance of storms 75%. High temperature around 82F. Dew point will be around 65F with an average humidity of 74%. Winds will be 7 mph from the NE.
Tonight
Lo
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

Ottawa, IL 10-day weather forecast

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Pollen Count: 4.9|Medium
Predominant Pollen:: Grass, Sorrel/Dock, Nettle

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Closest strike in the last 30 minutes:234.5 miles

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Today's Severe Weather Outlook

Slow-Moving Disturbance Set to Soak Northeast

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