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Location & Surroundings

Wataga is a village in Illinois, United States with 816 inhabitants, at 253 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Galesburg, 12 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 1150 km to the east. The nearest airport is Johnson Landing Strip, 11 km away.

Overview

Wataga is human settlement in Knox County, Illinois, United States of America.

It is located in Knox County, United States.

The population is about 744 (2020).

It covers about 0.83 square mile.

The elevation is around 253 metre.

Also known as: Wataga, IL

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Locator map Knox County Illinois Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Wataga Highlighted.svg

Basic Data

  • Country United States
  • Located in Knox County
  • Area 0.83 square mile
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    41° 1' 31" N, 90° 16' 47" W
  • Elevation 253 m (DEM: 254 m)
  • Timezone America/Chicago
  • Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 816
  • Pop. Density 295 p/km²
  • Built-up 11.0%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

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Weather in Wataga

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

Now 13.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 13.4 to 22.4 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 464 W/m2.

Temperature
13.4 C
Wind
3.2 m/s N (16 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,017.8 hPa
Clouds
68 %
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 13.4 3.2 16 62 1,017.8 - / 0.00 68 0.0 n/a
6h 22.4 4.9 16 46 1,019.7 0.00 / 0.00 97 464.0 n/a
12h 19.5 2.4 40 60 1,019.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 366.8 n/a
18h 16.2 2.8 71 64 1,021.9 0.00 / 0.00 21 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 14.2 4.4 100 65 1,023.2 0.00 / 0.00 91 0.2 n/a
30h 19.7 5.5 136 58 1,021.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 174.1 n/a
36h 21.7 5.7 134 56 1,015.1 0.00 / 0.00 5 248.7 n/a
42h 22.4 8.5 170 57 1,013.3 0.08 / 0.08 100 0.1 n/a
Tuesday 19.1 4.1 166 92 1,014.8 2.62 / 2.70 100 0.1 n/a
54h 28.5 2.9 272 66 1,016.3 0.00 / 0.43 54 256.4 n/a
60h 19.3 5.3 359 72 1,020.1 0.63 / 1.06 22 371.7 n/a
66h 16.7 3.1 33 71 1,023.6 0.00 / 0.10 100 0.0 n/a
Wednesday 16.6 2.7 51 87 1,024.9 1.03 / 1.12 100 0.1 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wataga?
Now 13.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 13.4 to 22.4 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 464 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 Wataga today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 19:15 (local time). Day length about 12h 37m.
What is the local time in Wataga?
Local time is 18:11. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Wataga?
Wataga is a populated place.
How many people live in Wataga?
Population about 816.
What is the elevation of Wataga?
Elevation about 253 m. DEM 254 m.
Where is Wataga located?
It is at 41.02532, -90.27985 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wataga in?
It is in United States.

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Last updated 2017-05-23
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