Gillespie, IL Weather & Growing Conditions
Tonight
52°F
Rain
Rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 52°F | Rain | 9 to 18 mph S | 94% |
| Wednesday | 61°F | Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 8 to 14 mph SW | 12% |
| Wednesday Night | 40°F | Partly Cloudy | 6 mph SW | 0% |
| Thursday | 63°F | Sunny | 6 to 12 mph W | 1% |
| Thursday Night | 40°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 mph NW | 13% |
| Friday | 57°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 9 mph NW | 5% |
| Friday Night | 35°F | Partly Cloudy | 1 to 6 mph N | 2% |
| Saturday | 55°F | Mostly Sunny | 3 mph NW | 1% |
| Saturday Night | 32°F | Partly Cloudy | 1 mph NW | 1% |
| Sunday | 61°F | Sunny | 1 to 7 mph W | 6% |
| Sunday Night | 33°F | Mostly Clear | 1 to 5 mph W | 4% |
| Monday | 64°F | Sunny | 2 to 8 mph SW | 2% |
| Monday Night | 37°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph SW | 1% |
| Tuesday | 67°F | Sunny | 6 mph W | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Gillespie, IL
Last spring frost
Apr 14
First fall frost
Oct 21
Growing season
188 days
Hardiness zone
6b
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Carlinville, Il (10.6 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.