Prophetstown, Illinois Weather
Prophetstown, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Prophetstown, Whiteside County.
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About Prophetstown, Illinois
Prophetstown rests where the broad, fertile plains of northern Illinois begin their gentle descent towards the winding Illinois River. It lies 31.6 miles east-north-east of Bettendorf, IA (from Bettendorf, IA: bearing 71°T), and is situated 9.7 miles south of Morrison. The land here is a vast, cultivated quilt, stitched with the emerald of corn and the gold of soybeans, stretching to horizons softened by the haze of summer heat. Oak trees, sturdy and ancient, punctuate the fields with darker, richer hues, their branches reaching out like weathered hands. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the dry, sweet scent of ripening grain, a perfume unique to this agricultural heartland. Even the silence feels substantial, broken only by the distant hum of a tractor or the sudden, startling cry of a hawk circling in the immense, pale blue sky. The history of Prophetstown is inextricably linked to the fertile soil and the nearby waterway that has shaped its destiny for generations. Originally settled by pioneers drawn to the rich farmland, Prophetstown grew into a vital hub for agricultural commerce, its prosperity built on the bounty of the earth. The Illinois River, a constant, murmuring presence, facilitated the transport of grain and goods, connecting this inland settlement to wider markets. While industry has shifted over the years, the spirit of this place remains anchored to its agrarian roots, a quiet resilience evident in the well-tended homes and the steady, unhurried pace of life. The legacy of its founding fathers, who saw the potential in this open land, continues to inform the character of Prophetstown, a testament to enduring connection to the earth.
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| Location | Prophetstown, Whiteside County, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 41.67142°N, 89.936225°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 61277 |
| Area Code | 847, 224 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Prophetstown, Illinois Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Prophetstown, 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 Prophetstown includes coordinates 41.671420°N, 89.936225°W, situated in Whiteside County. ZIP code 61277. Telephone area code: 847, 224. 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.
