Location & Surroundings
Ward is a settlement in Illinois, United States, at 189 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Manteno, 19 km to the west. The national capital Washington is about 935 km to the east. The nearest airport is Johnson Airport, 6 km away.
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
41° 10' 8" N, 87° 37' 41" W
- Elevation 189 m (DEM: 195 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 30 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:17
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 16:33
- Day length 9 h 58 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Ward
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ward, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 1.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.2 to 6.7 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 286 W/m2.
Temperature
1.1 C
Wind
3.1 m/s NW (325 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,020.9 hPa
Clouds
59 %
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 | 1.1 | 3.1 | 325 | 76 | 1,020.9 | - / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -0.2 | 3.7 | 305 | 79 | 1,023.2 | 0.79 / 0.79 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 6.7 | 4.2 | 314 | 48 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 285.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 3.8 | 2.7 | 312 | 68 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 212.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 2.1 | 2.5 | 311 | 74 | 1,027.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 0.8 | 2.5 | 321 | 79 | 1,029.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.5 | 1.1 | 334 | 51 | 1,030.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 280.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.6 | 1.0 | 17 | 63 | 1,031.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 210.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 3.5 | 1.0 | 141 | 76 | 1,032.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 2.1 | 1.6 | 193 | 80 | 1,034.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.6 | 3.0 | 221 | 48 | 1,033.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 278.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.0 | 2.3 | 187 | 57 | 1,032.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 210.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 4.5 | 3.1 | 195 | 68 | 1,032.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ward?
Now 1.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.2 to 6.7 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 286 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 Ward today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 16:33 (local time). Day length about 9h 57m.
What is the local time in Ward?
Local time is 12:17. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Ward?
Ward is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ward?
Elevation about 189 m. DEM 195 m.
Where is Ward located?
It is at 41.16892, -87.62809 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ward in?
It is in United States.