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Location & Surroundings

Forsyth is a village in Illinois, United States with 3,584 inhabitants, at 207 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Decatur, 10 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 1030 km to the east. The nearest airport is Margenthaler Airport, 14 km away.

Also known as: Forsythe

Overview

Forsyth is human settlement in Illinois, United States of America.

It is located in Macon County, United States.

The population is about 3,734 (2020).

It covers about 3.10 square mile.

The elevation is around 676 foot.

Also known as: Forsyth, Illinois, Forsyth, IL

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Locator map

Locator map Macon County Illinois Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Forsyth Highlighted.svg

Basic Data

  • Country United States
  • Located in Macon County
  • Area 3.10 square mile
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    39° 55' 57" N, 88° 57' 4" W
  • Elevation 207 m (DEM: 212 m)
  • Timezone America/Chicago
  • Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 3,584
  • Pop. Density 551 p/km²
  • Built-up 9.6%
  • Settlement Rural cluster
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

Sun & Local Time

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Alternate Names

Forsythe

Weather in Forsyth

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

Now 15.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.1 to 17.4 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 34 W/m2.

Temperature
15.2 C
Wind
2.5 m/s E (96 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,025.4 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 15.2 2.5 96 59 1,025.4 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 17.4 5.9 135 55 1,024.5 0.04 / 0.04 100 33.6 n/a
12h 15.1 4.9 134 63 1,023.3 0.03 / 0.06 100 14.8 n/a
18h 13.7 4.4 152 84 1,022.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 13.1 4.7 148 87 1,020.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
30h 17.6 6.8 174 74 1,017.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 85.0 n/a
36h 18.1 7.0 159 82 1,015.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 83.6 n/a
42h 17.7 8.0 166 83 1,013.3 0.00 / 0.00 36 0.0 n/a
Tuesday 18.9 9.8 168 74 1,010.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
54h 21.9 10.1 183 64 1,008.8 0.37 / 0.37 100 49.3 n/a
60h 15.5 4.5 176 94 1,007.9 14.14 / 14.51 100 13.2 n/a
66h 16.1 7.2 183 91 1,005.0 2.01 / 16.53 100 0.0 n/a
Wednesday 13.9 5.8 238 88 1,006.2 0.00 / 2.38 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Forsyth?
Now 15.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.1 to 17.4 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 34 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 Forsyth today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 16:55 (local time). Day length about 10h 32m.
What is the local time in Forsyth?
Local time is 13:46. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Forsyth?
Forsyth is a populated place.
How many people live in Forsyth?
Population about 3,584.
What is the elevation of Forsyth?
Elevation about 207 m. DEM 212 m.
Where is Forsyth located?
It is at 39.93254, -88.95119 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Forsyth in?
It is in United States.

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Last updated 2017-05-23
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