Godfrey, Illinois Weather
Godfrey, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Godfrey, Madison County.
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About Godfrey, Illinois
Godfrey lies where the rolling hills of Madison County begin to soften, a place where the rich, dark soil of the American Bottomland starts to yield to a gentler topography. It lies 4.5 miles north of Alton, IL (from Alton, IL: bearing 358°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north-north-east of Old Jamestown. The landscape here is a study in subtle contours, a mosaic of cultivated fields that stretch towards a sky often painted in broad strokes of pale blue or, in the evening, a bruised purple. Mature trees, remnants of the forests that once dominated, stand sentinel along property lines and in the hollows, their branches catching the sunlight in a way that makes the air itself seem to shimmer. The quiet hum of agricultural life is a constant undertone, punctuated by the distant rumble of a passing train or the occasional bark of a dog, sounds that speak of a connection to the earth and a steady, unhurried existence. The history of Godfrey is deeply intertwined with the fertile lands that surround it, lands that drew settlers seeking to cultivate the rich alluvial soil for generations. Early agricultural endeavors shaped the character of the region, and while modern farming practices have evolved, the legacy of the agrarian spirit persists, evident in the meticulously maintained fields and the enduring connection to the seasons. Today, the economy of Godfrey benefits from its proximity to larger urban centers, drawing on a blend of agricultural roots and the practical needs of a growing populace, with businesses catering to both local needs and the wider metropolitan area. A notable landmark, Lewis and Clark Community College, anchors the community, a hub of learning and a subtle testament to the ongoing development and aspirations of Godfrey itself.
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| Location | Godfrey, Madison County, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 38.955603°N, 90.186776°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 62035 |
| Area Code | 309 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Godfrey, Illinois Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Godfrey, 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 Godfrey includes coordinates 38.955603°N, 90.186776°W, situated in Madison County. ZIP code 62035. Telephone area code: 309. 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.
