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Location & Surroundings

Sparta is a village in Illinois, United States with 4,419 inhabitants, at 161 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chester, 26 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 1105 km to the east. The nearest airport is Herschel Hunter Airport, 11 km away.

Overview

Sparta is city in Randolph County, Illinois.

It is located in Randolph County, United States.

The population is about 4,095 (2020).

It covers about 11 square mile.

The elevation is around 147 metre.

Also known as: Sparta, Illinois, Sparta, IL

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Image First National Bank in Sparta.jpg

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Locator map Randolph County Illinois Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Sparta Highlighted.svg

Basic Data

  • Country United States
  • Located in Randolph County
  • Area 11 square mile
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    38° 7' 23" N, 89° 42' 6" W
  • Elevation 161 m (DEM: 160 m)
  • Timezone America/Chicago
  • Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 4,419
  • Pop. Density 784 p/km²
  • Built-up 22.7%
  • Settlement Rural cluster
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

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Weather in Sparta

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

Now 24.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.4 to 24.2 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 420 W/m2.

Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
4.1 m/s NE (48 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,020.2 hPa
Clouds
26 %
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 24.2 4.1 48 51 1,020.2 - / 0.00 26 0.0 n/a
6h 20.6 4.0 38 61 1,020.3 0.00 / 0.00 60 419.7 n/a
12h 14.3 3.2 27 86 1,021.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
18h 12.4 2.6 354 97 1,023.6 0.00 / 0.00 4 0.1 n/a
Tomorrow 22.1 4.5 22 53 1,023.3 0.00 / 0.00 93 325.2 n/a
30h 20.9 3.7 38 57 1,022.1 0.00 / 0.00 51 218.0 n/a
36h 15.7 3.4 38 82 1,022.7 0.00 / 0.00 76 0.0 n/a
42h 12.4 2.6 21 97 1,023.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.1 n/a
Thursday 25.4 2.7 35 43 1,022.1 0.00 / 0.00 4 483.5 n/a
54h 21.8 3.2 41 55 1,020.8 0.00 / 0.00 5 441.8 n/a
60h 16.9 2.3 74 82 1,021.4 0.00 / 0.00 61 0.0 n/a
66h 15.6 1.7 30 89 1,022.0 0.00 / 0.00 60 0.1 n/a
Friday 23.1 3.1 54 57 1,021.2 0.00 / 0.00 66 211.3 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sparta?
Now 24.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.4 to 24.2 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 420 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 Sparta today?
Sunrise around 06:45 and sunset around 18:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Sparta?
Local time is 19:23. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Sparta?
Sparta is a populated place.
How many people live in Sparta?
Population about 4,419.
What is the elevation of Sparta?
Elevation about 161 m. DEM 160 m.
Where is Sparta located?
It is at 38.12311, -89.70177 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sparta in?
It is in United States.

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Last updated 2017-03-09
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