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Location & Surroundings

West Point is a village in Illinois, United States with 174 inhabitants, at 204 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Keokuk, 23 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 1220 km to the east. The nearest airport is Clair Landing Strip, 8 km away.

Also known as: Westpoint

Overview

West Point is human settlement in Hancock County, Illinois, United States of America.

It is located in Hancock County, United States.

The population is about 140 (2020).

It covers about 0.17 square mile.

The elevation is around 204 metre.

Also known as: West Point, Illinois, West Point, IL

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Locator map Hancock County Illinois Incorporated and Unincorporated areas West Point Highlighted.svg

Basic Data

  • Country United States
  • Located in Hancock County
  • Area 0.17 square mile
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    40° 15' 18" N, 91° 10' 58" W
  • Elevation 204 m (DEM: 205 m)
  • Timezone America/Chicago
  • Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 174
  • Pop. Density 66 p/km²
  • Built-up 4.9%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

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Weather in West Point

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

Now 18.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 27.9 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 503 W/m2.

Temperature
18.0 C
Wind
1.2 m/s E (73 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,015.6 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 18.0 1.2 73 90 1,015.6 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 17.2 2.2 117 97 1,015.4 0.00 / 0.00 9 0.3 n/a
12h 27.9 2.9 171 51 1,013.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 503.2 n/a
18h 25.0 4.3 139 64 1,010.0 0.00 / 0.00 6 486.9 n/a
Tomorrow 20.6 3.3 181 84 1,010.5 0.00 / 0.00 78 0.4 n/a
30h 19.4 2.9 208 93 1,010.9 0.00 / 0.00 36 0.3 n/a
36h 31.8 3.8 246 42 1,011.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 466.3 n/a
42h 27.0 5.0 349 61 1,012.2 0.02 / 0.02 5 430.0 n/a
Sunday 19.0 3.3 18 73 1,015.2 0.00 / 0.02 100 0.3 n/a
54h 16.3 2.9 41 70 1,016.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.2 n/a
60h 26.0 5.1 26 37 1,018.1 0.06 / 0.06 99 433.4 n/a
66h 18.7 4.4 57 74 1,019.3 0.96 / 1.02 63 352.0 n/a
Monday 14.3 5.0 69 80 1,021.6 0.00 / 0.20 0 0.2 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 West Point?
Now 18.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 27.9 C, max wind 4.3 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 West Point today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 19:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 41m.
What is the local time in West Point?
Local time is 10:05. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is West Point?
West Point is a populated place.
How many people live in West Point?
Population about 174.
What is the elevation of West Point?
Elevation about 204 m. DEM 205 m.
Where is West Point located?
It is at 40.25505, -91.18264 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is West Point in?
It is in United States.

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Last updated 2017-05-23
geonames https://www.geonames.org/4916059
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