Location & Surroundings
Cairo Junction is a settlement in Illinois, United States, at 93 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Charleston, 19 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 1085 km to the east. The nearest airport is Cairo Airport, 4 km away.
Overview
Cairo Junction is unincorporated community in Illinois.
It is located in Alexander County, United States.
The elevation is around 305 foot.
Also known as: Cairo Junction, Illinois, Cairo Junction, IL
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Alexander County
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 2' 27" N, 89° 11' 30" W
- Elevation 93 m (DEM: 93 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 11 p/km²
- Built-up 3.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:07
- Sunrise 07:08
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 11 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Cairo Junction
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cairo Junction, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.2 to 23.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 417 W/m2.
Temperature
11.9 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NE (62 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,026.4 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 | 11.9 | 1.2 | 62 | 42 | 1,026.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.2 | 2.0 | 40 | 48 | 1,027.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.9 | 1.4 | 87 | 25 | 1,025.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 417.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.2 | 1.1 | 74 | 37 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 342.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.8 | 2.0 | 84 | 51 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.6 | 1.1 | 73 | 54 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.6 | 1.3 | 17 | 24 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 409.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.0 | 1.1 | 40 | 36 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 336.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 14.2 | 1.8 | 64 | 45 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.1 | 1.9 | 61 | 51 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 1.9 | 42 | 23 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 403.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.9 | 2.3 | 67 | 37 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 331.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 14.5 | 2.5 | 86 | 50 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cairo Junction?
Now 11.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.2 to 23.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 417 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 Cairo Junction today?
Sunrise around 07:08 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 11h 06m.
What is the local time in Cairo Junction?
Local time is 08:07. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Cairo Junction?
Cairo Junction is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Cairo Junction?
Elevation about 93 m. DEM 93 m.
Where is Cairo Junction located?
It is at 37.04088, -89.19174 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cairo Junction in?
It is in United States.
Links
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