Macomb, Illinois Weather
Macomb, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Macomb, McDonough County.
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About Macomb, Illinois
Macomb unfolds across rolling, fertile plains, a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of glaciers and the gentle sweep of prairie winds. It lies 37.3 miles south-south-west of Galesburg, IL (from Galesburg, IL: bearing 205°T), and is situated 6.7 miles east-north-east of Colchester. The land here is a study in subtle gradients, where shallow draws and wide, open fields give way to the more defined pathways of creeks and rivers, their banks often fringed with a tenacious mix of deciduous trees that offer a welcome contrast to the vast skies. In the late afternoon, the sun casts long, golden shadows that stretch across the cultivated fields, lending a quiet dignity to the agrarian tableau. The air, especially after a rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of turned soil and ripening corn, a palpable connection to the land’s enduring bounty. The roots of Macomb run deep into the nineteenth century, its founding tied to the westward expansion and the promise of fertile ground. The local economy has long been anchored by agriculture, with vast expanses dedicated to the cultivation of soybeans and corn, a rhythm dictated by the seasons. This agrarian heartland is also home to Western Illinois University, a vibrant educational institution that infuses the community with a youthful energy and intellectual current, its presence a significant draw for students and faculty from across the region. The town square, a classic Midwestern gathering place, still hums with the quiet commerce of local businesses, a testament to a continuing tradition of community life that values connection and shared experience.
Live animated radar for Macomb and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 40.459208°N, 90.671797°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 61455 |
| Area Code | 815 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Macomb, Illinois Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Macomb, 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 Macomb includes coordinates 40.459208°N, 90.671797°W, situated in McDonough County. ZIP code 61455. Telephone area code: 815. 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.
