Fults, Illinois Weather
Fults, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Fults, Monroe County.
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About Fults, Illinois
Fults lies where the Mississippi River's broad shoulder begins to curve away from the bluffs, a landscape of rolling hills that spill down towards the water's edge. It lies 21.5 miles south-south-east of Oakville, MO (from Oakville, MO: bearing 167°T), and is situated 9.6 miles east-south-east of Crystal City. The land here is a study in patient erosion, where the rich loess soil has been shaped by centuries of wind and rain into a gently sculpted terrain. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch across the higher ground, their green or gold a vibrant counterpoint to the deep emerald of the surrounding woodlands that cling to the ravines and slopes. Even on a still day, there's a subtle movement in the air, a soft breath that carries the scent of damp earth and distant river water, a perpetual whisper of the immense forces that have shaped this place. The sky above Fults often feels vast, a pale blue canvas that can turn a molten gold as the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, dramatic shadows across the fields. The history of Fults is intertwined with the mighty Mississippi, a thoroughfare that has drawn settlers and sustained livelihoods for generations. Early inhabitants, drawn by the fertile land and the river's bounty, established small farms and communities that gradually coalesced into the Fults of today. The local economy has long been tied to agriculture, the land yielding its generous harvest under the careful stewardship of farming families. While the river remains a constant presence, its economic significance has shifted over time, with trucking routes now often taking precedence for the transport of goods. Yet, the river's influence is undeniable, a silent partner in the rhythm of life here, its seasonal floods a reminder of nature's enduring power and its gentle currents a source of quiet contemplation.
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| Location | Fults, Monroe County, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 38.166165°N, 90.21595°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 62244 |
| Area Code | 217 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Fults, Illinois Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Fults, 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 Fults includes coordinates 38.166165°N, 90.215950°W, situated in Monroe County. ZIP code 62244. Telephone area code: 217. 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.
