Location & Surroundings
Bunkum is a settlement in Illinois, United States, at 130 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Fairview Heights, 6 km to the southeast. The national capital Washington is about 1125 km to the east. The nearest airport is Nichols RLA Airport, 9 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
38° 37' 15" N, 90° 2' 41" W
- Elevation 130 m (DEM: 132 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 230 p/km²
- Built-up 5.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:31
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 17:00
- Day length 10 h 34 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bunkum
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bunkum, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.4 C with overcast skies and a 5.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.9 to 19.5 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 85 W/m2.
Temperature
17.4 C
Wind
5.5 m/s SE (145 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,023.6 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 | 17.4 | 5.5 | 145 | 70 | 1,023.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.2 | 3.8 | 141 | 84 | 1,022.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 59.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.5 | 3.6 | 145 | 88 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.9 | 4.3 | 137 | 89 | 1,019.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.5 | 6.7 | 165 | 77 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 84.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.3 | 7.6 | 170 | 73 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 98.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.6 | 6.5 | 168 | 86 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.2 | 9.2 | 165 | 82 | 1,010.8 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.2 | 9.0 | 177 | 72 | 1,008.3 | 0.25 / 0.33 | 100 | 45.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.5 | 5.7 | 199 | 93 | 1,006.5 | 21.94 / 22.27 | 100 | 16.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.9 | 4.0 | 226 | 86 | 1,005.5 | 0.00 / 9.36 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.1 | 4.6 | 268 | 86 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 15.1 | 5.6 | 274 | 65 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 91 | 109.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bunkum?
Now 17.4 C with overcast skies and a 5.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.9 to 19.5 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 85 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 Bunkum today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 17:01 (local time). Day length about 10h 36m.
What is the local time in Bunkum?
Local time is 23:31. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Bunkum?
Bunkum is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bunkum?
Elevation about 130 m. DEM 132 m.
Where is Bunkum located?
It is at 38.62088, -90.04483 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bunkum in?
It is in United States.