Location & Surroundings
Grinnell is a settlement in Illinois, United States, at 123 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Metropolis, 19 km to the southeast. The national capital Washington is about 1050 km to the east. The nearest airport is Metropolis Municipal Airport, 15 km away.
Also known as: Grinnel
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° 16' 45" N, 88° 52' 20" W
- Elevation 123 m (DEM: 123 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 12 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:28
- Sunrise 06:41
- Sunset 18:55
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Grinnell
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Grinnell, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 31.5 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 305 W/m2.
Temperature
25.2 C
Wind
0.5 m/s SW (232 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
81 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 25.2 | 0.5 | 232 | 47 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 3.9 | 37 | 89 | 1,013.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.5 | 0.4 | 291 | 44 | 1,013.8 | 0.69 / 0.71 | 99 | 298.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 5.9 | 18 | 72 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 0 | 305.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.9 | 2.3 | 26 | 97 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.5 | 3.1 | 4 | 93 | 1,017.7 | 0.13 / 0.18 | 0 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.5 | 3.6 | 8 | 45 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 489.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 6.1 | 22 | 57 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 438.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.4 | 2.9 | 27 | 84 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.7 | 2.6 | 358 | 97 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.9 | 5.0 | 18 | 49 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 454.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.0 | 4.2 | 25 | 61 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 196.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 14.7 | 3.4 | 13 | 91 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Grinnell?
Now 25.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 31.5 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 305 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 Grinnell today?
Sunrise around 06:41 and sunset around 18:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Grinnell?
Local time is 09:28. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Grinnell?
Grinnell is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Grinnell?
Elevation about 123 m. DEM 123 m.
Where is Grinnell located?
It is at 37.27922, -88.87228 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Grinnell in?
It is in United States.