Freeport, Illinois Weather
Freeport, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Freeport, Stephenson County.
Full aviation weather for Freeport is published on the Albertus Airport (KFEP) page, 6 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. 6 airfields within reach of Freeport 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 Freeport: Freeport/Dornink Airport (KC86) 10 km · Ogle County Airport (KC55) 34 km · Monroe Municipal Airport (KEFT) 36 km · Brodhead Airport (KC37) 39 km · Chicago Rockford International Airport (KRFD) 45 km
Conditions reported at KFEP describe the airfield itself. Weather 6 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Freeport specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Freeport, Illinois
Freeport, Illinois, unfolds across a landscape of generous, rolling terrain, where the broad strokes of agriculture meet the gentle undulations of the land. It lies 22.9 miles south of Green, WI (from Green, WI: bearing 179°T), and is situated 2.6 miles south-south-east of Willow Lake. The Pecatonica River, a silver thread, meanders through the heart of Stephenson County, its banks softened by stands of native trees that whisper secrets on the breeze. The sky here often feels immense, a vast canvas for the passage of clouds and the shifting moods of weather, casting a light that can be sharp and clear on a winter’s day or soft and diffused through the humid haze of summer. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards the horizon, their ordered rows a testament to the enduring partnership between the people and the soil, while the occasional cluster of older homes speaks of a settled, enduring character, their porches and yards hinting at lives lived with a quiet, deliberate grace. The story of Freeport is deeply entwined with its agricultural roots and a history of industriousness, stretching back to its early days as a burgeoning railroad hub. The economy, once fueled by the presence of major manufacturing plants, has adapted and evolved, still retaining a pulse of industry alongside the fertile farmlands that surround it. The town retains a distinctive character, a blend of Midwestern pragmatism and a touch of artistic spirit, evident in its local theaters and the vibrant murals that adorn some of its older buildings. The Stephenson County Historical Museum offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the ingenuity and resilience of those who built Freeport, while the annual Stephenson County Fair remains a beloved tradition, drawing families together to celebrate the bounty of the land and the enduring strength of community.
Live animated radar for Freeport 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 | Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 42.296686°N, 89.621227°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 61032 |
| Area Code | 847, 224 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Freeport, Illinois Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Freeport, 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 Freeport includes coordinates 42.296686°N, 89.621227°W, situated in Stephenson County. ZIP code 61032. 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. 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.
