Location & Surroundings
Lost Prairie is a plain(s) in Illinois, United States, at 147 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pinckneyville, 14 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 1090 km to the east. The nearest airport is Hepp Airport, 8 km away.
Overview
Lost Prairie is a flat.
It is located in Perry County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Perry County
- Type plain(s) (PLN)
- an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area
Geography
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Coordinates
38° 5' 57" N, 89° 32' 25" W
- Elevation 147 m (DEM: 145 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:05
- Sunrise 06:45
- Sunset 18:55
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Nearby
Weather in Lost Prairie
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lost Prairie, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 12.5 to 21.0 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 206 W/m2.
Temperature
13.1 C
Wind
2.5 m/s N (2 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,023.6 hPa
Clouds
19 %
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 | 13.1 | 2.5 | 2 | 96 | 1,023.6 | - / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.0 | 4.2 | 16 | 60 | 1,023.6 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 206.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.0 | 4.2 | 35 | 62 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 48 | 147.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.8 | 2.5 | 27 | 91 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.5 | 2.7 | 26 | 97 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.6 | 2.8 | 41 | 45 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 486.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.4 | 3.3 | 36 | 57 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 438.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.5 | 2.2 | 72 | 92 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 14.3 | 2.5 | 80 | 96 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.6 | 2.8 | 64 | 46 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 429.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.7 | 5.0 | 38 | 65 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 391.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.4 | 2.8 | 64 | 52 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 17.0 | 1.0 | 12 | 50 | 1,020.5 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lost Prairie?
Now 13.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 12.5 to 21.0 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 206 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 Lost Prairie today?
Sunrise around 06:45 and sunset around 18:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Lost Prairie?
Local time is 17:05. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Lost Prairie?
Lost Prairie is a plain(s).
What is the elevation of Lost Prairie?
Elevation about 147 m. DEM 145 m.
Where is Lost Prairie located?
It is at 38.09922, -89.54037 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lost Prairie in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry