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Location & Surroundings

Dorchester is a village in Illinois, United States with 146 inhabitants, at 200 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Staunton, 12 km to the southeast. The national capital Washington is about 1110 km to the east. The nearest airport is Weidner Airport, 6 km away.

Overview

Dorchester is village in Illinois.

It is located in Macoupin County, United States.

The population is about 133 (2020).

It covers about 0.72 square mile.

The elevation is around 659 foot.

Also known as: Dorchester, Illinois, Dorchester, IL

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Locator map Macoupin County Illinois Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Dorchester Highlighted.svg

Basic Data

  • Country United States
  • Located in Macoupin County
  • Area 0.72 square mile
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    39° 5' 8" N, 89° 53' 15" W
  • Elevation 200 m (DEM: 201 m)
  • Timezone America/Chicago
  • Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 146
  • Pop. Density 125 p/km²
  • Built-up 4.4%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

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Weather in Dorchester

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dorchester, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 21.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.6 to 23.5 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 417 W/m2.

Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
4.0 m/s NE (24 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,024.6 hPa
Clouds
75 %
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 21.1 4.0 24 58 1,024.6 - / 0.00 75 0.0 n/a
6h 18.0 4.4 45 70 1,024.3 0.00 / 0.00 99 195.1 n/a
12h 15.6 2.7 43 82 1,024.3 0.00 / 0.00 73 0.0 n/a
18h 12.6 2.4 23 94 1,025.0 0.00 / 0.00 25 0.1 n/a
Tomorrow 23.5 3.0 86 52 1,023.4 0.00 / 0.00 29 417.2 n/a
30h 20.1 2.6 65 62 1,021.9 0.00 / 0.00 75 424.1 n/a
36h 15.5 2.9 92 92 1,022.7 0.00 / 0.00 93 0.0 n/a
42h 16.4 2.1 81 85 1,023.1 0.00 / 0.00 85 0.0 n/a
Friday 22.0 3.1 74 61 1,022.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 205.9 n/a
54h 17.9 3.9 60 63 1,021.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 32.5 n/a
60h 16.8 2.7 61 60 1,020.5 0.02 / 0.02 100 0.0 n/a
66h 16.7 1.9 122 55 1,020.6 0.00 / 0.02 100 0.0 n/a
Saturday 17.5 2.2 166 59 1,020.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 67.4 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dorchester?
Now 21.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.6 to 23.5 C, max wind 4.4 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 Dorchester today?
Sunrise around 06:48 and sunset around 18:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Dorchester?
Local time is 00:16. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Dorchester?
Dorchester is a populated place.
How many people live in Dorchester?
Population about 146.
What is the elevation of Dorchester?
Elevation about 200 m. DEM 201 m.
Where is Dorchester located?
It is at 39.08560, -89.88760 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dorchester in?
It is in United States.

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Last updated 2017-05-23
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