MONTICELLO — Industrial growth is beginning to find its way to White County, as Global Harvest Feed in Reynolds submitted a rezoning request for 3 parcels of land surrounding the existing factory, for the purposes of expanding the business production and enlarge the parking/driveway to allow…

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Monticello, IN

Right Now
30°
  • Humidity: 58%
  • Feels Like: 21°
  • Heat Index: 30°
  • Wind: 10 mph
  • Wind Chill: 21°
  • UV Index: 5 Moderate
  • Sunrise: 07:51:19 AM
  • Sunset: 07:58:50 PM
  • Dew Point: 17°
  • Visibility: 10 mi

Today

A mix of clouds and sun with gusty winds. High 56F. Winds WSW at 20 to 30 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.

Tonight

Some passing clouds. Low 32F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.

Tomorrow

Sunny skies. High around 40F. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph.

Day
Temp
Tue
32°
56°
Tue
56°/32°
Windy with a mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 50s and lows in the low 30s.

Chance of Rain: 10%

Sunrise: 07:51:19 AM

Sunset: 07:58:50 PM

Humidity: 47%

Wind: WSW @ 23 mph

UV Index: 5 Moderate

Tuesday Night

Some passing clouds. Low 32F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.

Wed
24°
40°
Wed
40°/24°
Mainly sunny. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the mid 20s.

Chance of Rain: 2%

Sunrise: 07:49:41 AM

Sunset: 07:59:52 PM

Humidity: 43%

Wind: NW @ 16 mph

UV Index: 5 Moderate

Wednesday Night

A mostly clear sky. Low 24F. NNE winds shifting to SE at 10 to 15 mph.

Thu
31°
43°
Thu
43°/31°
Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the low 30s.

Chance of Rain: 1%

Sunrise: 07:48:03 AM

Sunset: 08:00:55 PM

Humidity: 46%

Wind: SE @ 4 mph

UV Index: 5 Moderate

Thursday Night

A few clouds from time to time. Low 31F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.

Fri
31°
54°
Fri
54°/31°
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s and lows in the low 30s.

Chance of Rain: 24%

Sunrise: 07:46:24 AM

Sunset: 08:01:57 PM

Humidity: 58%

Wind: SSE @ 10 mph

UV Index: 3 Moderate

Friday Night

Showers in the evening, then cloudy overnight. Low 31F. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

Sat
27°
44°
Sat
44°/27°
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s and lows in the upper 20s.

Chance of Rain: 5%

Sunrise: 07:44:46 AM

Sunset: 08:03 PM

Humidity: 60%

Wind: N @ 14 mph

UV Index: 5 Moderate

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy skies. Low 27F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph.

Sun
37°
52°
Sun
52°/37°
Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the upper 30s.

Chance of Rain: 9%

Sunrise: 07:43:07 AM

Sunset: 08:04:02 PM

Humidity: 52%

Wind: E @ 15 mph

UV Index: 5 Moderate

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy skies early with showers developing late. Low 37F. Winds ESE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%.

Mon
47°
57°
Mon
57°/47°
Showers possible. Highs in the upper 50s and lows in the upper 40s.

Chance of Rain: 47%

Sunrise: 07:41:28 AM

Sunset: 08:05:04 PM

Humidity: 66%

Wind: SE @ 17 mph

UV Index: 3 Moderate

Monday Night

Rain. Low 47F. Winds SSE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70%. Rainfall around a half an inch.

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