Murphysboro, Illinois Weather
Murphysboro, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Murphysboro, Jackson County.
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About Murphysboro, Illinois
Murphysboro lies in a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate artistry of water and wind. It lies 33.2 miles north-north-east of Cape Girardeau, MO (from Cape Girardeau, MO: bearing 18°T), and is situated 7.0 miles west-north-west of Carbondale. The terrain here, a gentle swell of rich, dark earth, hints at the fertile plains that stretch out towards the horizon, punctuated by stands of oak and sycamore that offer a deep, verdant shade. The air itself carries a certain weight, a humid caress that speaks of the nearby rivers, mingling with the scent of damp soil and distant fields ready for harvest. Here, the sky feels vast, a boundless canvas where clouds drift with a languid grace, casting shifting patterns of light and shadow upon the land as the day unfolds. The history of Murphysboro is etched into its very foundations, a story woven from the threads of agriculture and the deep, dark seams of coal that once sustained its growth. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty, from the corn and soybeans that still blanket the surrounding countryside to the mineral wealth that fueled its past prosperity. Though the echoes of the mining era may have faded, the spirit of resilience and hard work remains, evident in the quiet hum of local businesses and the enduring character of its residents. Murphysboro holds a particular charm, a place where the past is not forgotten but lives on in the sturdy brick buildings and the unhurried rhythm of everyday life.
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| Location | Murphysboro, Jackson County, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 37.764495°N, 89.335089°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 62966 |
| Area Code | 618 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Murphysboro, Illinois Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Murphysboro, 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 Murphysboro includes coordinates 37.764495°N, 89.335089°W, situated in Jackson County. ZIP code 62966. Telephone area code: 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.
