Location & Surroundings
Raeftown is a settlement in Illinois, United States, at 141 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Olney, 16 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 950 km to the east. The nearest airport is Jasper County Flying Club Airport, 16 km away.
Also known as: Embarrassville · Rafetown
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
38° 51' 29" N, 88° 0' 8" W
- Elevation 141 m (DEM: 141 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:05
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 18:47
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Raeftown
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Raeftown, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 4.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.9 to 22.2 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 205 W/m2.
Temperature
21.2 C
Wind
4.3 m/s NE (34 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,023.2 hPa
Clouds
93 %
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 | 21.2 | 4.3 | 34 | 60 | 1,023.2 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.1 | 4.2 | 12 | 70 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 153.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.0 | 3.6 | 33 | 81 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.9 | 2.8 | 22 | 84 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.2 | 3.3 | 57 | 64 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 205.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.8 | 4.0 | 60 | 70 | 1,022.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 22 | 253.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.3 | 3.0 | 49 | 85 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.2 | 3.1 | 72 | 77 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.6 | 2.7 | 57 | 60 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 93.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.4 | 3.4 | 36 | 54 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 84.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.2 | 3.3 | 64 | 48 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.0 | 2.9 | 73 | 54 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.4 | 2.1 | 105 | 40 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 137.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Raeftown?
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 4.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.9 to 22.2 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 205 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 Raeftown today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Raeftown?
Local time is 22:05. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Raeftown?
Raeftown is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Raeftown?
Elevation about 141 m. DEM 141 m.
Where is Raeftown located?
It is at 38.85810, -88.00226 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Raeftown in?
It is in United States.