Oswego, Illinois Weather
Oswego, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Oswego, Kendall County.
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About Oswego, Illinois
Oswego rests on the fertile plains where the land gently slopes toward the Fox River, a ribbon of silver that slices through the green expanse. It lies 5.6 miles south-south-west of Aurora, IL (from Aurora, IL: bearing 197°T), and is situated 9.1 miles north-west of Plainfield. The sky here feels vast, a boundless canvas that shifts from the pale blue of morning to the bruised purples and fiery oranges of sunset, painting the low-lying fields and the scattered stands of oak and maple. The air, especially in the late spring, carries the scent of freshly turned earth and the distant hum of cicadas, a constant reminder of the life that pulses beneath the surface. Houses, some with porches that sag with the weight of years, others gleaming with newness, dot the landscape, their windows catching the sun like scattered gems. The history of Oswego is woven into the very rhythm of the Fox River, which once powered the mills that were the lifeblood of this place. Settlers, drawn by the rich soil and the promise of opportunity, established roots here in the 19th century, their legacy visible in the sturdy brick buildings that still line Main Street. Today, Oswego’s economy thrives on a blend of modern commerce and the enduring agricultural heritage of Kendall County, with businesses catering to the growing families who are drawn to its dependable charm. The annual Oswego PrairieFest, a vibrant celebration of local culture and community spirit, brings together generations, a colorful testament to the enduring bonds that tie this place together.
Live animated radar for Oswego and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Oswego, Kendall County, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 41.682807°N, 88.35146°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 60543 |
| Area Code | 708 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Oswego, Illinois Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Oswego, 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 Oswego includes coordinates 41.682807°N, 88.351460°W, situated in Kendall County. ZIP code 60543. Telephone area code: 708. 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.
