Location & Surroundings
Francis is a settlement in Illinois, United States, at 116 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Harrisburg, 20 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 1000 km to the east. The nearest airport is Harrisburg-Raleigh Airport, 13 km away.
Basic Data
- 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° 53' 59" N, 88° 27' 11" W
- Elevation 116 m (DEM: 112 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:57
- Sunrise 07:08
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Francis
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Francis, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.8 to 23.6 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 402 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
1.9 m/s NE (31 deg)
Humidity
28 %
Pressure
1,023.2 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 | 22.9 | 1.9 | 31 | 28 | 1,023.2 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.2 | 1.7 | 16 | 38 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 324.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.9 | 1.5 | 338 | 44 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.8 | 1.7 | 14 | 49 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 2.8 | 24 | 26 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 401.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.7 | 2.1 | 59 | 42 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 320.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.6 | 2.7 | 101 | 59 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.6 | 2.6 | 109 | 64 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.5 | 3.4 | 108 | 28 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 402.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.8 | 2.6 | 97 | 39 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 320.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.7 | 2.8 | 121 | 54 | 1,026.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.3 | 2.1 | 122 | 66 | 1,028.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.9 | 2.6 | 153 | 28 | 1,027.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 377.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Francis?
Now 22.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.8 to 23.6 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 402 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 Francis today?
Sunrise around 07:07 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 11h 02m.
What is the local time in Francis?
Local time is 23:57. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Francis?
Francis is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Francis?
Elevation about 116 m. DEM 112 m.
Where is Francis located?
It is at 37.89977, -88.45310 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Francis in?
It is in United States.