Gridley, Illinois Weather
Gridley, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Gridley, McLean County.
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About Gridley, Illinois
Gridley unfolds across the flat, fertile expanse of McLean County, a place where the horizon stretches with an almost audacious generosity. It lies 16.8 miles north-north-east of Normal, IL (from Normal, IL: bearing 20°T), and is situated 7.1 miles east of El Paso. The land here is a study in subtle gradients, a vast canvas painted in shades of gold and green by the seasons, punctuated by the straight, purposeful lines of agricultural fields. Rows of corn and soybeans march with unwavering discipline towards the distant sky, their leaves rustling a dry, whispering song in the prevailing winds. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a scent of turned earth and sun-baked grasses, a primal perfume that speaks of deep roots and a connection to the soil. Even the few trees that dot the landscape seem to stand with a stoic resilience, their branches reaching upwards as if in silent communion with the boundless expanse above. The economic heart of Gridley beats with the steady rhythm of agriculture, its prosperity intrinsically tied to the rich black soil that has sustained generations. This prairie settlement, established in the mid-19th century, has long been a vital hub for the surrounding farmlands, its grain elevators standing as silent sentinels of the harvest. While the landscape may appear uniform, a closer look reveals the intricate network of roads and rail lines that once brought prosperity and continue to connect Gridley to the wider world. The town itself retains a quiet dignity, its main street lined with sturdy brick buildings that hint at a history of mercantile endeavors and community gatherings. The pace of life here is one of considered action, a reflection of the land's enduring patience and the cyclical nature of farming.
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| Location | Gridley, McLean County, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 40.743368°N, 88.881458°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 61744 |
| Area Code | 309 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Gridley, Illinois Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Gridley, 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 Gridley includes coordinates 40.743368°N, 88.881458°W, situated in McLean County. ZIP code 61744. 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.
