De Pue, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for De Pue, Bureau County.
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De Pue lies where the wide, slow Illinois River begins to broaden, its banks a mosaic of reeds and willows that whisper in the breeze. It lies 46.0 miles north-north-east of Peoria, IL (from Peoria, IL: bearing 19°T), and is situated 9.3 miles west of Peru. The land here is a gentle, fertile plain, stretching out under an immense sky that often paints itself with dramatic clouds, especially as the sun dips low, casting long, golden shadows across the fields. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries the scent of damp earth and ripening corn, a fragrance that speaks of the deep, rich soil that defines this place. The houses, many with porches that invite lingering, are softened by the passage of years, their paint a little faded, their gardens often overflowing with the vibrant colours of hardy perennials. Life in De Pue moves with a steady, unhurried cadence, punctuated by the distant hum of machinery from agricultural operations and the occasional call of a waterfowl from the nearby river. The history of De Pue is inextricably linked to the Illinois River, a vital artery for trade and travel since the earliest days of settlement. Its economy has long been tied to the bounty of the land and the river, with agriculture forming the backbone of its livelihood, the fields yielding their crops in a predictable cycle. For a time, mining also played a significant role, leaving behind a subtle imprint on the landscape and the collective memory of the community, a reminder of past industries that shaped its character. While the grand steamboats of yore may be gone, the river remains a constant presence, its water reflecting the sky and offering a quiet beauty, a place where one can still find a profound connection to the natural world and the enduring spirit of De Pue.
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| Location | De Pue, Bureau County, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 41.324206°N, 89.307424°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 61322 |
| Area Code | 815 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for De Pue, 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 De Pue includes coordinates 41.324206°N, 89.307424°W, situated in Bureau County. ZIP code 61322. Telephone area code: 815. 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.