Morton, Illinois Weather
Morton, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Morton, Tazewell County.
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About Morton, Illinois
Morton rests upon the broad, fertile plains of central Illinois, a landscape shaped by millennia of glacial activity and now dominated by the rich, dark earth that yields abundant harvests. It lies 8.8 miles south-east of Peoria, IL (from Peoria, IL: bearing 129°T), and is situated 7.3 miles east-south-east of East Peoria. The terrain here is largely flat, stretching out under an immense sky that often displays a spectacular theatre of clouds, especially as the sun begins its descent, painting the western horizon in hues of amber and rose. Fields of corn and soybeans, their stalks rustling like hushed conversations in the breeze, define the immediate surroundings, punctuated by groves of mature oak and maple trees that offer pockets of shade and a sense of enduring permanence. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, mingled with the faint sweetness of ripening crops, a palpable reminder of the land's generous spirit. The story of Morton is deeply intertwined with the agricultural heritage of Tazewell County, a place where innovation in farming and a strong work ethic have long been cornerstones of its identity. For generations, the land has sustained its people, and the local economy continues to draw strength from the surrounding farms, though industry has also found a firm footing, notably in the processing and manufacturing sectors that provide steady employment. Morton is particularly celebrated as the "Carpet Capital of the World," a title earned through its significant contributions to the textile industry, a legacy visible in the quiet hum of factories and the skilled hands that continue to produce quality goods. This industrious spirit, coupled with a deep connection to the land, gives Morton a character that is both grounded and forward-looking, a place where tradition and progress walk hand in hand.
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| Location | Morton, Tazewell County, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 40.612816°N, 89.459261°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 61550 |
| Area Code | 815 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Morton, Illinois Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Morton, 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 Morton includes coordinates 40.612816°N, 89.459261°W, situated in Tazewell County. ZIP code 61550. 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.
