Coal Valley, Illinois Weather
Coal Valley, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Coal Valley, Rock Island County.
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About Coal Valley, Illinois
Coal Valley rests in a quiet hollow, a place where the broad Illinois prairie softens into rolling hills. It lies 6.1 miles south-south-east of Moline, IL (from Moline, IL: bearing 153°T), and is situated 8.9 miles south-east of Davenport. The land here is a rich, dark loam, yielding generously to the plow under skies that often stretch to an astonishing, boundless blue. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled like the arthritic hands of elders, punctuate the fields, offering shade that feels almost sacred during the humid summers. In the spring, the air hums with the industry of bees and the sweet, earthy scent of newly turned soil, a fragrance that clings to the very fabric of the day. The gentle slopes, dusted with the golden light of late afternoon, invite contemplation, a subtle invitation to pause and absorb the unhurried rhythm of life. The history of Coal Valley is inextricably bound to the deep veins of coal that once pulsed beneath its surface, a legacy that shaped its early economy and the hardy character of its people. Though the mines have long since fallen silent, their echo can still be felt in the sturdy, unassuming architecture and the quiet pride of its residents. Today, the local economy is more diversified, drawing strength from the surrounding agricultural bounty and a growing number of small businesses that serve the needs of the community. The nearby Rock River, a ribbon of silver in the distance, offers a different kind of solace, a place for quiet reflection or the simple pleasure of watching the water flow, a constant reminder of the enduring spirit of Coal Valley.
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| Location | Coal Valley, Rock Island County, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 41.428646°N, 90.460965°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 61240 |
| Area Code | 847, 224 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Coal Valley, Illinois Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Coal Valley, 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 Coal Valley includes coordinates 41.428646°N, 90.460965°W, situated in Rock Island County. ZIP code 61240. Telephone area code: 847, 224. 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.
