Location & Surroundings
Ruma is a village in Illinois, United States with 315 inhabitants, at 135 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Waterloo, 26 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 1130 km to the east. The nearest airport is Riverveiw Airport, 7 km away.
Overview
Ruma is human settlement in Illinois, United States of America.
It is located in Randolph County, United States.
The population is about 313 (2020).
It covers about 0.74 square mile.
Also known as: Ruma, Illinois, Ruma, IL
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Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Randolph County
- Area 0.74 square mile
- 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° 8' 6" N, 89° 59' 52" W
- Elevation 135 m (DEM: 135 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Population 315
- Pop. Density 141 p/km²
- Built-up 5.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:28
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 16:51
- Day length 10 h 15 min
Nearby
Weather in Ruma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ruma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 0.7 to 12.3 C, max wind 7.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 309 W/m2.
Temperature
6.8 C
Wind
2.9 m/s W (284 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 6.8 | 2.9 | 284 | 84 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.3 | 7.9 | 326 | 38 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 308.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 6.4 | 6.0 | 346 | 54 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 258.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 3.2 | 4.1 | 339 | 59 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 0.7 | 3.2 | 314 | 72 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.4 | 6.0 | 338 | 41 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 315.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 3.2 | 3.5 | 358 | 49 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 265.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 0.4 | 3.0 | 351 | 64 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | -1.2 | 2.6 | 340 | 75 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.2 | 3.0 | 352 | 37 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 314.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 4.2 | 1.8 | 27 | 48 | 1,026.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 264.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 1.6 | 0.2 | 275 | 59 | 1,028.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 0.2 | 0.3 | 151 | 66 | 1,029.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ruma?
Now 6.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 0.7 to 12.3 C, max wind 7.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 309 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 Ruma today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 16:51 (local time). Day length about 10h 15m.
What is the local time in Ruma?
Local time is 13:28. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Ruma?
Ruma is a populated place.
How many people live in Ruma?
Population about 315.
What is the elevation of Ruma?
Elevation about 135 m. DEM 135 m.
Where is Ruma located?
It is at 38.13505, -89.99789 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ruma in?
It is in United States.
Links
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