Location & Surroundings
Austin is a settlement in Illinois, United States, at 189 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Oak Park, less than 2 km away. The national capital Washington is about 965 km to the east. The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International Airport, 11 km away.
Also known as: Austinville
Overview
Austin is community area of Chicago.
It is located in Chicago, United States.
The population is about 98,514 (2010).
It covers about 19 square kilometre.
Also known as: Austin, Chicago, Austin, Illinois
Media
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Chicago
- Area 19 square kilometre
- Type section of populated place (PPLX)
Geography
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Coordinates
41° 53' 15" N, 87° 45' 53" W
- Elevation 189 m (DEM: 189 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 8,311 p/km²
- Built-up 33.4%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:42
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 16:38
- Day length 10 h 8 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Austin
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Austin, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.1 to 13.8 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 295 W/m2.
Temperature
9.9 C
Wind
2.4 m/s W (281 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,021.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 9.9 | 2.4 | 281 | 38 | 1,021.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.1 | 2.9 | 235 | 47 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 196.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 6.8 | 4.0 | 235 | 55 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.1 | 4.8 | 248 | 63 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.8 | 5.3 | 270 | 50 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 294.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.5 | 3.9 | 291 | 48 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 225.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.3 | 2.1 | 301 | 60 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.4 | 1.5 | 276 | 68 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 13.1 | 3.2 | 230 | 44 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 236.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.0 | 3.5 | 220 | 44 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 170.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.0 | 4.1 | 248 | 69 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.7 | 2.0 | 302 | 80 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.9 | 1.2 | 333 | 35 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 290.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Austin?
Now 9.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.1 to 13.8 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 295 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Austin today?
Sunrise around 06:29 and sunset around 16:39 (local time). Day length about 10h 10m.
What is the local time in Austin?
Local time is 18:42. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Austin?
Austin is a section of populated place.
What is the elevation of Austin?
Elevation about 189 m. DEM 189 m.
Where is Austin located?
It is at 41.88753, -87.76478 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Austin in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons
- Commons category Austin, Chicago