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Cooler Pattern Ahead for Hillsboro After a 80°/59° Day

May 4, 2026 weather, forecast
Cooler Pattern Ahead for Hillsboro After a 80°/59° Day

Hillsboro, Missouri — Overcast expected today with a high of 80°F and a low of 59°F.

Today's Forecast — Monday, May 4

  • Conditions: Overcast
  • High / Low: 80°F / 59°F
  • Wind: SSW 17 mph, gusts to 29 mph
  • Precipitation: 14% chance
  • UV Index: 6.6 — High — sunscreen recommended
  • Sunrise / Sunset: 06:01 / 19:56
  • Daylight: 13.9 hours

What Matters Most Today

  • Feels-like swing: up to 75°F.
  • Sun safety: UV index reaches 6.6; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
  • Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

  • Feels Like: 56°F to 75°F (wind chill / heat index)
  • Humidity: 45%

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

  • Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 67°F, 56% humidity
  • Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 79°F, winds 16 mph, 36% humidity
  • Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 71°F, 14% chance of precipitation, winds 11 mph, 47% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

  • Air Quality Index: 48 (peak 70) — Moderate
  • Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
  • PM2.5: 5.2 µg/m³

Tomorrow's Outlook

Moderate rain with a high of 66°F and a low of 47°F. 92% 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.