Fenton, Illinois Weather
Fenton, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Fenton, Whiteside County.
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About Fenton, Illinois
Fenton rests on rolling terrain where the land begins to gently slope toward the broad expanse of the Mississippi River. It lies 28.8 miles east-north-east of Bettendorf, IA (from Bettendorf, IA: bearing 60°T), and is situated 6.4 miles south-south-west of Morrison. The agricultural fields, a patchwork of amber and emerald depending on the season, stretch out under a sky that often feels immense, a canvas for the dramatic cloud formations characteristic of this Midwestern landscape. Here, the air carries the scent of freshly turned earth and, in summer, the sweet perfume of ripening corn, a constant reminder of the land's enduring fertility. The character of Fenton is one of quiet resilience, a place where life moves with a deliberate, unhurried grace, marked by the sturdy architecture of its homes and the welcoming smiles of its residents. The history of Fenton is intertwined with the rich agricultural heritage of the region, its early settlers drawn by the fertile soil and the promise of prosperity. For generations, farming has been the lifeblood of Fenton, with families cultivating the land passed down through their lineage, a legacy etched into the very rhythm of the seasons. The local economy, while deeply rooted in agriculture, also benefits from its proximity to the wider commercial centers along the Mississippi, providing a stable, if modest, economic base. While no grand monuments mark its past, the simple beauty of the landscape itself serves as a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have called Fenton home, a quiet dignity found in its weathered barns and the steadfastness of its people.
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| Location | Fenton, Whiteside County, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 41.730586°N, 90.030119°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 61251 |
| Area Code | 847, 224 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Fenton, Illinois Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Fenton, 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 Fenton includes coordinates 41.730586°N, 90.030119°W, situated in Whiteside County. ZIP code 61251. 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.
