Sheldon, IL Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
78°F
Chance Rain Showers
A chance of rain showers. Cloudy. High near 78, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. South wind around 5 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 78°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 mph S | 13% |
| Tonight | 67°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 mph | 47% |
| Sunday | 76°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 0 to 10 mph NNE | 72% |
| Sunday Night | 56°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 10 mph NE | 71% |
| Monday | 66°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph ENE | 53% |
| Monday Night | 51°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph ENE | 33% |
| Tuesday | 64°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph NE | 30% |
| Tuesday Night | 51°F | Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph NE | 29% |
| Wednesday | 66°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 mph NNE | 12% |
| Wednesday Night | 52°F | Mostly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph NNE | 5% |
| Thursday | 70°F | Partly Sunny | 5 mph NNE | 3% |
| Thursday Night | 53°F | Mostly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph NNE | 7% |
| Friday | 73°F | Partly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NNE | 6% |
| Friday Night | 52°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph NE | 3% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Sheldon, IL
Last spring frost
Apr 23
First fall frost
Oct 14
Growing season
175 days
Hardiness zone
5b
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Kentland, In (7.8 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 20, 2026.