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Location & Surroundings

Shannon is a village in Illinois, United States with 712 inhabitants, at 279 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Freeport, 19 km to the northeast. The national capital Washington is about 1130 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kenneth Moll Airport, 4 km away.

Overview

Shannon is village in Carroll County, Illinois, USA.

It is located in Carroll County, United States.

The population is about 801 (2020).

It covers about 0.48 square mile.

The elevation is around 915 foot.

Also known as: Shannon, Illinois, Shannon, IL

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Basic Data

  • Country United States
  • Located in Carroll County
  • Area 0.48 square mile
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    42° 9' 17" N, 89° 44' 23" W
  • Elevation 279 m (DEM: 282 m)
  • Timezone America/Chicago
  • Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 712
  • Pop. Density 574 p/km²
  • Built-up 20.8%
  • Settlement Rural cluster
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

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Weather in Shannon

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shannon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 15.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.2 to 24.5 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 503 W/m2.

Temperature
15.6 C
Wind
2.3 m/s E (102 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,016.3 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 15.6 2.3 102 82 1,016.3 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 14.2 2.8 144 95 1,016.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.7 n/a
12h 24.5 4.6 168 60 1,014.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 503.0 n/a
18h 21.1 3.5 134 76 1,011.2 0.00 / 0.00 69 478.3 n/a
Tomorrow 18.4 5.0 171 91 1,010.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.2 n/a
30h 17.8 3.9 197 95 1,010.2 0.00 / 0.00 76 0.6 n/a
36h 26.5 4.5 288 60 1,011.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 447.8 n/a
42h 20.8 3.3 337 69 1,013.5 0.00 / 0.00 40 424.2 n/a
Sunday 15.1 3.2 5 58 1,016.1 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.1 n/a
54h 12.5 3.3 19 60 1,018.3 0.00 / 0.00 98 0.6 n/a
60h 21.6 7.1 356 40 1,021.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 445.9 n/a
66h 14.1 2.8 6 74 1,021.3 0.22 / 0.22 62 280.2 n/a
Monday 9.6 2.6 53 91 1,023.4 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.1 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shannon?
Now 15.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.2 to 24.5 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 503 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 Shannon today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 19:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 44m.
What is the local time in Shannon?
Local time is 10:06. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Shannon?
Shannon is a populated place.
How many people live in Shannon?
Population about 712.
What is the elevation of Shannon?
Elevation about 279 m. DEM 282 m.
Where is Shannon located?
It is at 42.15475, -89.73984 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shannon in?
It is in United States.

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Last updated 2017-05-23
geonames https://www.geonames.org/4911201
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