Location & Surroundings
Grass Island is an island in Illinois, United States, at 223 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Fox Lake, 6 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 1015 km to the east. The nearest airport is Fox Lake Seaplane Base, 4 km away.
Overview
Grass Island is island in Lake County, Illinois, United States of America.
It is located in Lake County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Lake County
- Type island (ISL)
- a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
Geography
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Coordinates
42° 27' 3" N, 88° 9' 39" W
- Elevation 223 m (DEM: 225 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:15
- Sunrise 06:52
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 11 h 39 min
Other islands nearby
Nearby
Weather in Grass Island
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Grass Island, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 9.3 to 18.5 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 431 W/m2.
Temperature
11.7 C
Wind
3.5 m/s S (201 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,020.3 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 | 11.7 | 3.5 | 201 | 82 | 1,020.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.3 | 3.7 | 253 | 82 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.5 | 5.7 | 315 | 53 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 431.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.3 | 3.1 | 309 | 69 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 362.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.3 | 3.3 | 308 | 74 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.0 | 2.8 | 340 | 72 | 1,025.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.2 | 0.9 | 26 | 43 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 432.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.3 | 2.6 | 123 | 66 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 354.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 9.9 | 3.1 | 173 | 80 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.2 | 3.5 | 182 | 82 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.0 | 7.5 | 206 | 54 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 420.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.0 | 4.8 | 215 | 66 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 330.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 14.3 | 4.7 | 233 | 79 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Grass Island?
Now 11.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 9.3 to 18.5 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 431 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 Grass Island today?
Sunrise around 06:52 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 11h 38m.
What is the local time in Grass Island?
Local time is 12:15. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Grass Island?
Grass Island is a island.
What is the elevation of Grass Island?
Elevation about 223 m. DEM 225 m.
Where is Grass Island located?
It is at 42.45085, -88.16092 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Grass Island in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry