Payson, IL Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Payson, a village in Adams County, Illinois.
This Afternoon
70°F
Light Rain
Rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Cloudy. High near 70, with temperatures falling to around 65 in the afternoon. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
7-day forecast for Payson
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 70°F | Light Rain | 15 mph S | 95% |
| Tonight | 52°F | Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph SW | 55% |
| Wednesday | 58°F | Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy | 10 to 16 mph SW | 12% |
| Wednesday Night | 45°F | Mostly Cloudy | 9 mph SW | 2% |
| Thursday | 59°F | Mostly Sunny | 8 to 13 mph W | 8% |
| Thursday Night | 44°F | Mostly Cloudy | 7 mph NW | 13% |
| Friday | 55°F | Partly Sunny | 9 mph N | 5% |
| Friday Night | 38°F | Mostly Cloudy | 2 to 6 mph N | 2% |
| Saturday | 55°F | Mostly Sunny | 3 mph NW | 1% |
| Saturday Night | 38°F | Mostly Clear | 3 mph W | 2% |
| Sunday | 61°F | Sunny | 3 to 7 mph W | 8% |
| Sunday Night | 38°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph W | 3% |
| Monday | 65°F | Sunny | 5 to 9 mph SW | 2% |
| Monday Night | 43°F | Mostly Clear | 6 mph SW | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Payson (39.817, -91.244). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Payson
Last spring frost
Apr 10
First fall frost
Oct 27
Growing season
199 days
Hardiness zone
6a
More local growing data for Payson: nearby ZIP 62360 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Illinois frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Hannibal Wtr Wks, Mo (8.9 mi from Payson). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.