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Plainfield weather

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Showers,cooler tomorrow

NWS, the American and the European model agree on a high near 85° in Plainfield today. Tomorrow looks cloudy around 79°, with a 0% chance of rain.

85°71°
79°66°
80°61°
85°61°
82°70°
80°64°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeMondaymodels agreeTuesdaymodels agreeWednesdaysplit ±16°Thursdaymodels agree
NWSNational Blend (NBM)
85°
Showers
Today 85°·Low 72°·Rain 17%
AmericanNOAA GFS
84°
Cloudy
Today 84°·Low 71°·Rain 17%
EuropeanECMWF
85°
Thunderstorm
Today 85°·Low 70°·Rain 47%

The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around Plainfield 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
85° 71°
models agree
Tomorrow
Cloudy
79° 66°
models agree
Mon
Cloudy
80° 61°
models agree
Tue
Cloudy
85° 61°
models agree
Wed
Light drizzle
82° 70°
±16°
Thu
Partly cloudy
80° 64°
models agree
Fri
Cloudy
82° 59°
±7°
Sat
Light drizzle
85° 65°
±5°
Sun
Light rain
80° 66°
±7°
Mon
Light rain
73° 60°
±4°
Tue
Light drizzle
70° 54°
±14°
Wed
Cloudy
71° 51°
±11°
Thu
Cloudy
75° 54°
±11°
Fri
Partly cloudy
74° 58°
±5°

Plainfield, IL is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 83°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 22°F), with roughly 41 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Plainfield 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.

Plainfield climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
33°
22°
Feb
45°
26°
Mar
50°
32°
Apr
61°
40°
May
73°
51°
Jun
82°
61°
Jul
83°
64°
Aug
82°
64°
Sep
77°
59°
Oct
65°
48°
Nov
50°
36°
Dec
40°
29°

Which forecast is most accurate in Plainfield?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
95
/100rank #1
94±0.6°F98±0.8 mph9597% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
76
/100rank #2
84±1.6°F96±1.3 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
Todaymodels agree84° to 85°±30%17% to 47% chance
Tomorrow±2°79° to 81°models agree0% to 0% chance
Mon±4°79° to 82°models agree0% to 0% chance
Tue±4°82° to 86°±2%0% to 2% chance
Wed±16°72° to 88°±34%25% to 59% 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 Plainfield

today, local time
Sunrise
06:23
Sunset
19:19
Daylight
12h 56m

Common questions

What's the weather in Plainfield today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Plainfield 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 Plainfield today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Plainfield 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 Plainfield?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Plainfield (CheckWeather Score 95/100), ahead of the American at 76. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Plainfield?
July is typically the warmest month in Plainfield, with average highs around 83°F.
How cold does Plainfield get?
The coldest month in Plainfield is January, when overnight lows average about 22°F.
How much rain does Plainfield get?
Plainfield sees roughly 41 in of precipitation a year, with July usually the wettest month.

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