Location & Surroundings
Washington is a settlement in Illinois, United States, at 136 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Metropolis, 11 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 1035 km to the east. The nearest airport is Metropolis Municipal Airport, 10 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated locality (PPLL)
- an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 13' 2" N, 88° 38' 48" W
- Elevation DEM: 136 m
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:15
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 18:54
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Nearby
Weather in Washington
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Washington, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.8 C with overcast skies and a 4.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 35.8 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 410 W/m2.
Temperature
35.8 C
Wind
4.2 m/s W (254 deg)
Humidity
26 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 35.8 | 4.2 | 254 | 26 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.7 | 1.0 | 330 | 35 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 409.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 1.5 | 106 | 47 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.4 | 4.2 | 6 | 93 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.4 | 1.1 | 54 | 42 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 370.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.3 | 4.2 | 43 | 58 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 283.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.7 | 2.7 | 7 | 98 | 1,015.8 | 3.36 / 3.36 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.7 | 3.4 | 12 | 97 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.78 | 22 | 0.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.6 | 3.6 | 20 | 52 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 64 | 467.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.0 | 3.3 | 24 | 58 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 372.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.7 | 3.5 | 25 | 84 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.8 | 3.1 | 357 | 98 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.2 | 4.5 | 13 | 43 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 498.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Washington?
Now 35.8 C with overcast skies and a 4.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 35.8 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 410 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 Washington today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Washington?
Local time is 23:15. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Washington?
Washington is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Washington?
DEM 136 m.
Where is Washington located?
It is at 37.21729, -88.64677 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Washington in?
It is in United States.