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Location & Surroundings

Gilson is a village in Illinois, United States with 190 inhabitants, at 207 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Galesburg, 17 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 1145 km to the east. The nearest airport is Davies Landing Strip, 9 km away.

Overview

Gilson is unincorporated census-designated place in Knox County, Illinois, United States.

It is located in Knox County, United States.

The population is about 156 (2020).

It covers about 0.60 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 207 metre.

Also known as: Gilson, Illinois, Gilson, IL

Basic Data

  • Country United States
  • Located in Knox County
  • Area 0.60 square kilometre
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    40° 51' 42" N, 90° 12' 5" W
  • Elevation 207 m (DEM: 214 m)
  • Timezone America/Chicago
  • Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 190
  • Pop. Density 236 p/km²
  • Built-up 4.3%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

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Weather in Gilson

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

Now 16.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.7 to 16.4 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 26 W/m2.

Temperature
16.4 C
Wind
3.7 m/s NE (61 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,024.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 16.4 3.7 61 46 1,024.7 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 15.0 2.6 99 50 1,024.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
12h 15.1 2.9 118 54 1,024.8 0.05 / 0.05 100 0.0 n/a
18h 14.7 4.0 128 79 1,024.2 0.78 / 0.83 100 13.2 n/a
Tomorrow 15.1 5.9 143 74 1,022.4 0.00 / 0.01 96 26.3 n/a
30h 13.4 5.0 156 85 1,021.3 0.02 / 0.03 100 0.0 n/a
36h 13.3 5.5 154 89 1,018.6 0.00 / 0.03 100 0.0 n/a
42h 16.4 7.8 161 82 1,015.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 70.3 n/a
Tuesday 17.3 8.2 161 83 1,012.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 77.9 n/a
54h 17.4 8.4 161 85 1,011.1 0.01 / 0.01 98 0.0 n/a
60h 18.1 8.7 168 84 1,009.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
66h 20.3 8.1 185 78 1,008.7 0.09 / 0.09 100 43.7 n/a
Wednesday 16.6 1.7 135 97 1,007.4 6.82 / 6.91 100 9.9 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gilson?
Now 16.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.7 to 16.4 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 26 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 Gilson today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 16:58 (local time). Day length about 10h 28m.
What is the local time in Gilson?
Local time is 04:16. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Gilson?
Gilson is a populated place.
How many people live in Gilson?
Population about 190.
What is the elevation of Gilson?
Elevation about 207 m. DEM 214 m.
Where is Gilson located?
It is at 40.86170, -90.20151 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gilson in?
It is in United States.

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Last updated 2017-05-23
geonames https://www.geonames.org/4893763
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