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Warmer Pattern Ahead for Hillsboro After a 72°/42° Day

May 3, 2026 weather, forecast
Warmer Pattern Ahead for Hillsboro After a 72°/42° Day

Hillsboro, Missouri — Partly cloudy expected today with a high of 72°F and a low of 42°F.

Today's Forecast — Sunday, May 3

  • Conditions: Partly cloudy
  • High / Low: 72°F / 42°F
  • Wind: SSW 16 mph, gusts to 29 mph
  • Precipitation: 10% chance
  • UV Index: 7.35 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
  • Sunrise / Sunset: 06:02 / 19:55
  • Daylight: 13.9 hours

What Matters Most Today

  • Feels-like swing: up to 65°F.
  • Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.35; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
  • Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

  • Feels Like: 36°F to 65°F (wind chill / heat index)
  • Humidity: 49%

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

  • Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 51°F, winds 11 mph, 65% humidity
  • Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 68°F, winds 14 mph, 38% humidity
  • Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 65°F, winds 11 mph, 45% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

  • Air Quality Index: 49 (peak 60) — Moderate
  • Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
  • PM2.5: 16.9 µg/m³

Tomorrow's Outlook

Overcast with a high of 80°F and a low of 55°F. 43% chance of precipitation.

Forecast data provided by Open-Meteo. Air quality data from Open-Meteo Air Quality API. For severe weather alerts, visit your local National Weather Service office.