DeKalb, IL Weather & Growing Conditions
Overnight
63°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a low around 63. East southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 63°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 10 mph ESE | 81% |
| Saturday | 78°F | Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 5 to 10 mph ESE | 99% |
| Saturday Night | 62°F | Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 to 10 mph E | 96% |
| Sunday | 69°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 10 to 15 mph NNE | 58% |
| Sunday Night | 55°F | Chance Rain Showers | 15 mph NE | 32% |
| Monday | 64°F | Chance Rain Showers | 15 mph ENE | 46% |
| Monday Night | 50°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 10 to 15 mph NE | 19% |
| Tuesday | 62°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph NE | 18% |
| Tuesday Night | 49°F | Partly Cloudy | 10 to 15 mph NE | 11% |
| Wednesday | 65°F | Mostly Sunny | 10 to 15 mph NE | 5% |
| Wednesday Night | 50°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph NNE | 1% |
| Thursday | 67°F | Partly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NNE | 4% |
| Thursday Night | 51°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph NE | 3% |
| Friday | 71°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NE | 3% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for DeKalb, IL
Last spring frost
Apr 24
First fall frost
Oct 18
Growing season
177 days
Hardiness zone
5b
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, De Kalb, Il (2.4 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.