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The Heart Fellowship of the First Presbyterian Church, a group of seniors who enjoy worship, fellowship and becoming more informed will have their monthly meeting from 11:15 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, at the church. Maryanne from Norway Gardens will be giving the program. Spring is o…

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[MAIN CAMPUS] DAVENPORT, IA (03/26/2024) — Macy Green of Monticello has been accepted for enrollment for the 2024 spring trimester in the Doctor of Chiropractic degree program at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s Main Campus in Davenport, Iowa, according to information from the school.

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Monticello, IN

Right Now
32°
Clear
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Feels Like: 32°
  • Heat Index: 32°
  • Wind: 2 mph
  • Wind Chill: 32°
  • UV Index: 5 Moderate
  • Sunrise: 07:36:31 AM
  • Sunset: 08:08:11 PM
  • Dew Point: 24°
  • Visibility: 10 mi

Today

Sunshine and a few clouds. High around 55F. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy skies this evening will become partly cloudy after midnight. Low 36F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow

Some sun in the morning with increasing clouds during the afternoon. High 64F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.

Day
Temp
Thu
36°
55°
Thu
55°/36°
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s and lows in the mid 30s.

Chance of Rain: 5%

Sunrise: 07:36:31 AM

Sunset: 08:08:11 PM

Humidity: 56%

Wind: WSW @ 14 mph

UV Index: 5 Moderate

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy skies this evening will become partly cloudy after midnight. Low 36F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.

Fri
51°
64°
Fri
64°/51°
Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 60s and lows in the low 50s.

Chance of Rain: 6%

Sunrise: 07:34:52 AM

Sunset: 08:09:13 PM

Humidity: 62%

Wind: S @ 7 mph

UV Index: 5 Moderate

Friday Night

Cloudy with periods of rain. Thunder possible. Low 51F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%.

Sat
39°
67°
Sat
67°/39°
Showers possible in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s and lows in the upper 30s.

Chance of Rain: 34%

Sunrise: 07:33:13 AM

Sunset: 08:10:16 PM

Humidity: 66%

Wind: W @ 15 mph

UV Index: 5 Moderate

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy skies early followed by mostly cloudy skies and a few showers later at night. Low 39F. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

Sun
47°
56°
Sun
56°/47°
Periods of rain during the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s and lows in the upper 40s.

Chance of Rain: 62%

Sunrise: 07:31:34 AM

Sunset: 08:11:18 PM

Humidity: 73%

Wind: E @ 11 mph

UV Index: 4 Moderate

Sunday Night

Rain likely. Low 47F. Winds E at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Rainfall around a half an inch.

Mon
47°
59°
Mon
59°/47°
Thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 50s and lows in the upper 40s.

Chance of Rain: 89%

Sunrise: 07:29:56 AM

Sunset: 08:12:20 PM

Humidity: 87%

Wind: ESE @ 11 mph

UV Index: 3 Moderate

Monday Night

Rain likely. Low 47F. SSE winds shifting to NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Rainfall around a half an inch.

Tue
35°
52°
Tue
52°/35°
Showers. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the mid 30s.

Chance of Rain: 67%

Sunrise: 07:28:17 AM

Sunset: 08:13:23 PM

Humidity: 74%

Wind: WNW @ 16 mph

UV Index: 4 Moderate

Tuesday Night

A few showers in the evening, then clouds lingering overnight. Low around 35F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

Wed
33°
47°
Wed
47°/33°
Rain and snow showers in the morning. Highs in the upper 40s and lows in the low 30s.

Chance of Rain: 31%

Sunrise: 07:26:39 AM

Sunset: 08:14:25 PM

Humidity: 63%

Wind: NW @ 19 mph

UV Index: 5 Moderate

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy. Low 33F. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph.

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