Marion, Illinois Weather
Marion, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Marion, Edwards County.
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About Marion, Illinois
Marion lies in a landscape that breathes with the quiet strength of Southern Illinois. It lies 39.7 miles north-north-west of Posey, IN (from Posey, IN: bearing 343°T), and is situated 6.0 miles west-north-west of West Salem. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, give way to broad, fertile fields where corn and soybeans stretch towards the wide, often dramatic sky. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a peculiar stillness, a blend of sun-warmed earth and the distant hum of agricultural machinery, a sound that seems to underscore the vast, open quietude. Trees, sturdy oaks and maples, punctuate the horizon, their leaves rustling with secrets whispered by the wind, and in the spring, wild dogwood blossoms add delicate splashes of white against the emerging green. The history of Marion is etched into the very grain of its existence, a narrative woven from the rich deposits of coal that once fueled its growth. For generations, this was a place where the earth yielded its dark treasure, shaping the character and economy of the community. Though the mines have largely receded, their legacy lingers in the resilience of its people and the enduring spirit of hard work. Today, Marion’s economy is a tapestry of agriculture, small businesses, and services, supporting a population that cherishes its heritage while looking forward. The annual Illinois State Fair, held nearby, brings a vibrant, temporary effervescence to the region, a colorful counterpoint to the steady, enduring pulse of life in Marion itself.
Live animated radar for Marion and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Marion, Edwards County, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 38.55116°N, 88.108371°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 62476, 62959 |
| Area Code | 217, 618 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Marion, Illinois Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Marion, 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 Marion includes coordinates 38.551160°N, 88.108371°W, situated in Edwards County. ZIP code 62476, 62959. Telephone area code: 217, 618. 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.
