Freeport, Illinois Weather
Freeport, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Freeport, Stephenson County.
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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.
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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 | July 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, 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 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. 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.
