Ellsworth, IL Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
71°F
Slight Chance T-storms
A slight chance of thunderstorms and a slight chance of rain before 2pm, then a chance of rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. South wind 21 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 71°F | Slight Chance T-storms | 21 to 25 mph S | 50% |
| Tonight | 55°F | Light Rain | 20 mph S | 88% |
| Wednesday | 61°F | Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy | 15 to 18 mph SW | 30% |
| Wednesday Night | 45°F | Mostly Cloudy | 14 mph SW | 6% |
| Thursday | 60°F | Partly Sunny | 12 to 17 mph WSW | 6% |
| Thursday Night | 43°F | Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain | 9 mph WNW | 24% |
| Friday | 55°F | Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny | 9 to 14 mph NNW | 18% |
| Friday Night | 35°F | Mostly Cloudy | 6 to 12 mph NNW | 6% |
| Saturday | 53°F | Mostly Sunny | 7 mph WNW | 3% |
| Saturday Night | 34°F | Partly Cloudy | 6 mph W | 3% |
| Sunday | 59°F | Sunny | 6 to 12 mph W | 12% |
| Sunday Night | 35°F | Mostly Clear | 6 to 9 mph WNW | 7% |
| Monday | 63°F | Sunny | 6 to 14 mph WSW | 3% |
| Monday Night | 39°F | Mostly Clear | 7 to 10 mph WSW | 2% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Ellsworth, IL
Last spring frost
Apr 25
First fall frost
Oct 16
Growing season
172 days
Hardiness zone
6a
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Normal 4Ne, Il (13.1 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 3, 2026.