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DeKalb weather

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Showers,much the same tomorrow

NWS, the American and the European model agree on a high near 82° in DeKalb today. Tomorrow looks cloudy around 80°, with a 1% chance of rain.

82°68°
80°63°
79°60°
83°60°
82°68°
78°62°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeMondaymodels agreeTuesdaymodels agreeWednesdaysplit ±11°Thursdaymodels agree
NWSNational Blend (NBM)
84°
Showers
Today 84°·Low 68°·Rain 19%
AmericanNOAA GFS
81°
Fog
Today 81°·Low 69°·Rain 19%
EuropeanECMWF
82°
Thunderstorm
Today 82°·Low 68°·Rain 43%

The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around DeKalb and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Showers
82° 68°
models agree
Tomorrow
Cloudy
80° 63°
models agree
Mon
Cloudy
79° 60°
models agree
Tue
Mostly clear
83° 60°
models agree
Wed
Light drizzle
82° 68°
±11°
Thu
Mostly clear
78° 62°
models agree
Fri
Cloudy
81° 58°
±7°
Sat
Light drizzle
83° 63°
±5°
Sun
Light rain
76° 64°
models agree
Mon
Light rain
72° 57°
±6°
Tue
Light drizzle
68° 52°
±16°
Wed
Mostly clear
70° 49°
±10°
Thu
Mostly clear
73° 52°
±10°
Fri
Cloudy
72° 56°
±5°

DeKalb, IL is at its warmest in Jun (average highs near 82°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 20°F), with roughly 36 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for DeKalb right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

DeKalb climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
32°
20°
Feb
43°
24°
Mar
48°
30°
Apr
60°
40°
May
73°
51°
Jun
82°
61°
Jul
82°
64°
Aug
82°
63°
Sep
77°
59°
Oct
65°
47°
Nov
49°
35°
Dec
39°
27°

Which forecast is most accurate in DeKalb?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
98
/100rank #1
95±0.5°F98±0.6 mph100100% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
77
/100rank #2
87±1.3°F94±1.8 mph5374% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±3°81° to 84°±24%19% to 43% chance
Tomorrow±3°79° to 82°±1%0% to 1% chance
Mon±2°78° to 80°±1%0% to 1% chance
Tue±4°81° to 85°±7%1% to 8% chance
Wed±11°75° to 86°±23%46% to 69% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain — and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in DeKalb

today, local time
Sunrise
06:25
Sunset
19:22
Daylight
12h 57m

Common questions

What's the weather in DeKalb today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for DeKalb today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in DeKalb today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for DeKalb and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for DeKalb?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for DeKalb (CheckWeather Score 98/100), ahead of the American at 77. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in DeKalb?
June is typically the warmest month in DeKalb, with average highs around 82°F.
How cold does DeKalb get?
The coldest month in DeKalb is January, when overnight lows average about 20°F.
How much rain does DeKalb get?
DeKalb sees roughly 36 in of precipitation a year, with July usually the wettest month.

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