Golden Gate, IL Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Golden Gate, a village in Wayne County, Illinois.
Today
86°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 86. East northeast wind around 1 mph.
7-day forecast for Golden Gate
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 86°F | Sunny | 1 mph ENE | 0% |
| Tonight | 63°F | Mostly Clear | 1 mph NE | 0% |
| Wednesday | 88°F | Sunny | 1 mph W | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 68°F | Partly Cloudy | 1 mph S | 6% |
| Thursday | 87°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 1 to 5 mph SSW | 30% |
| Thursday Night | 69°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 3 mph SSE | 49% |
| Friday | 87°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 1 to 5 mph SW | 49% |
| Friday Night | 69°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 2 mph SW | 42% |
| Saturday | 88°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 3 mph SSW | 42% |
| Saturday Night | 70°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy | 2 mph S | 22% |
| Sunday | 90°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 to 7 mph SSW | 9% |
| Sunday Night | 72°F | Mostly Clear | 6 mph SSW | 9% |
| Monday | 91°F | Sunny | 3 to 8 mph SSW | 8% |
| Monday Night | 73°F | Mostly Clear | 6 mph SSW | 13% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Golden Gate (38.359, -88.205). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Golden Gate
Last spring frost
Apr 7
First fall frost
Oct 26
Growing season
201 days
Hardiness zone
6b
More local growing data for Golden Gate: nearby ZIP 62843 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Illinois frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Fairfield Radio Wfiw, Il (6.9 mi from Golden Gate). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.