Location & Surroundings
Prophet Pit is a quarry in Illinois, United States, at 191 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sterling, 9 km to the northeast. The national capital Washington is about 1125 km to the east. The nearest airport is William L Rutherford Airport, 6 km away.
Overview
Prophet Pit is mine in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States of America.
It is located in Whiteside County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Whiteside County
- Type mine(s) (MN)
- a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages
Geography
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Coordinates
41° 44' 9" N, 89° 46' 49" W
- Elevation 191 m (DEM: 188 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:35
- Sunrise 06:58
- Sunset 18:37
- Day length 11 h 39 min
Nearby
Weather in Prophet Pit
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Prophet Pit, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.8 to 19.4 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 429 W/m2.
Temperature
11.1 C
Wind
2.8 m/s W (288 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,020.9 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 11.1 | 2.8 | 288 | 88 | 1,020.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.4 | 4.9 | 329 | 52 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 428.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.6 | 3.4 | 327 | 74 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 381.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.7 | 2.7 | 307 | 78 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.8 | 2.2 | 349 | 79 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.6 | 0.7 | 341 | 47 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 425.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.4 | 0.9 | 197 | 58 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 374.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.4 | 3.1 | 159 | 70 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 9.7 | 3.4 | 174 | 80 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.2 | 6.9 | 200 | 49 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 419.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.6 | 3.9 | 197 | 70 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 365.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.6 | 3.4 | 222 | 79 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 13.9 | 2.7 | 261 | 93 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Prophet Pit?
Now 11.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.8 to 19.4 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 429 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 Prophet Pit today?
Sunrise around 06:58 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Prophet Pit?
Local time is 16:35. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Prophet Pit?
Prophet Pit is a mine(s).
What is the elevation of Prophet Pit?
Elevation about 191 m. DEM 188 m.
Where is Prophet Pit located?
It is at 41.73583, -89.78028 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Prophet Pit in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry