Location & Surroundings
Dexter is a settlement in Illinois, United States, at 182 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Effingham, 13 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 1005 km to the east. The nearest airport is Shumway International Airport, 12 km away.
Overview
Dexter is human settlement in Effingham County, Illinois, United States.
It is located in Effingham County, United States.
The elevation is around 597 foot.
Also known as: Dexter, Illinois, Dexter, IL
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Effingham 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
39° 4' 51" N, 88° 41' 0" W
- Elevation 182 m (DEM: 183 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 21 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:59
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 16:43
- Day length 10 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Dexter
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dexter, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 2.0 to 7.1 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 287 W/m2.
Temperature
5.2 C
Wind
5.9 m/s N (340 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 5.2 | 5.9 | 340 | 49 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 2.0 | 5.5 | 333 | 66 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 2.3 | 5.2 | 331 | 68 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.1 | 6.0 | 337 | 44 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 286.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 4.3 | 3.5 | 344 | 55 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 231.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 0.8 | 3.0 | 335 | 70 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | -0.9 | 3.0 | 345 | 75 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.7 | 2.6 | 328 | 40 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 309.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 4.4 | 2.1 | 341 | 49 | 1,026.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 244.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 2.1 | 1.3 | 8 | 61 | 1,028.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 0.9 | 1.6 | 42 | 70 | 1,029.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.2 | 1.1 | 76 | 39 | 1,030.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 301.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 6.3 | 1.6 | 90 | 54 | 1,030.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 239.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dexter?
Now 5.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 2.0 to 7.1 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 287 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 Dexter today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 16:43 (local time). Day length about 10h 09m.
What is the local time in Dexter?
Local time is 00:59. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Dexter?
Dexter is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dexter?
Elevation about 182 m. DEM 183 m.
Where is Dexter located?
It is at 39.08088, -88.68339 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dexter in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)