Location & Surroundings
Forest Park is an information in Illinois, United States, at 174 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Springfield, 7 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 1085 km to the east. The nearest airport is Holmes Airport, 9 km away.
Overview
Forest Park is park in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America.
It is located in Sangamon County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Sangamon County
- Type park (PRK)
- an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation
Geography
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Coordinates
39° 45' 38" N, 89° 35' 21" W
- Elevation 174 m (DEM: 179 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 613 p/km²
- Built-up 12.4%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:38
- Sunrise 06:50
- Sunset 18:47
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Nearby
Weather in Forest Park
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Forest Park, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.2 to 24.6 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 469 W/m2.
Temperature
14.0 C
Wind
2.8 m/s NE (54 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,018.0 hPa
Clouds
69 %
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 | 14.0 | 2.8 | 54 | 66 | 1,018.0 | - / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.2 | 2.4 | 42 | 59 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 2.9 | 67 | 25 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 469.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.7 | 2.2 | 64 | 39 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 428.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.4 | 2.7 | 122 | 70 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.6 | 2.9 | 148 | 85 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.4 | 4.2 | 175 | 30 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 456.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.6 | 3.0 | 163 | 39 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 406.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.7 | 3.9 | 163 | 43 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.7 | 4.5 | 171 | 40 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.3 | 7.5 | 196 | 30 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 327.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.9 | 4.2 | 175 | 41 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 336.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.6 | 6.1 | 182 | 46 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Forest Park?
Now 14.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.2 to 24.6 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 469 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 Forest Park today?
Sunrise around 06:50 and sunset around 18:47 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Forest Park?
Local time is 10:38. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Forest Park?
Forest Park is a park.
What is the elevation of Forest Park?
Elevation about 174 m. DEM 179 m.
Where is Forest Park located?
It is at 39.76061, -89.58926 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Forest Park in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry