Arthur, Illinois Weather
Arthur, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Arthur, Douglas County.
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About Arthur, Illinois
Arthur breathes the wide, pale sky of central Illinois, a landscape of fertile plains stretching to a horizon that often seems to dip and rise with an almost imperceptible grace. It lies 27.1 miles east-south-east of Decatur, IL (from Decatur, IL: bearing 109°T), and is situated 9.1 miles west-north-west of Arcola. The land here is a study in patient agriculture, fields of corn and soybeans rippling like a green and gold sea under the vast celestial dome. Oak and maple trees, sturdy and enduring, punctuate the fields, their branches reaching out as if to embrace the gentle contours of the earth. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a clean, mineral scent, a whisper of the rich soil that has sustained this place for generations. Arthur’s character is deeply rooted in its Amish heritage, a vibrant thread woven through its quiet streets and the purposeful rhythm of daily life. This strong cultural identity shapes the local economy, with handcrafted furniture, quilts, and baked goods finding appreciative markets both near and far. The distinctive horse-drawn buggies, a common sight on the country roads, are a visible reminder of a community that values tradition and a slower, more deliberate pace. While agriculture remains a bedrock, the town also supports a diverse range of small businesses, each contributing to the unique tapestry of Arthur, a place where the past and present coexist with a quiet, dignified harmony.
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| Location | Arthur, Douglas County, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 39.714755°N, 88.472278°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 61911 |
| Area Code | 309 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Arthur, Illinois Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Arthur, Illinois, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Arthur includes coordinates 39.714755°N, 88.472278°W, situated in Douglas County. ZIP code 61911. Telephone area code: 309. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
