Arthur, Illinois Weather
Arthur, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Arthur, Douglas County.
Full aviation weather for Arthur is published on the Tuscola Airport (KK96) page, 16 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 5 airfields within reach of Arthur have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Arthur: Coles County Memorial Airport (KMTO) 31 km · Decatur Airport (KDEC) 36 km · University of Illinois Willard Airport (KCMI) 40 km · Frasca Field (KC16) 53 km
Conditions reported at KK96 describe the airfield itself. Weather 16 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Arthur specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
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.
Live animated radar for Arthur and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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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 | September 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, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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. 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.
