Robinson, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Robinson, Crawford County.
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Robinson, Illinois, rests in a landscape shaped by gentle, rolling terrain, where fertile bottomlands give way to slightly higher ground that defines the surrounding countryside. It lies 12.7 miles south-south-west of York, IL (from York, IL: bearing 205°T), and is situated 9.1 miles east of Oblong. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch out, their green hues deepening as summer progresses, punctuated by the darker, richer tones of wooded draws that trace the paths of intermittent creeks. The air here, especially after a warm rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of turned soil and growing things, a subtle perfume that hangs in the quiet afternoons. The sky above Robinson is a broad canvas, often painted with the soft grays of approaching storms or the brilliant, unblemished blue of a clear, high summer day, its vastness a constant, silent presence. The history of Robinson is tied to the rich agricultural heritage of southeastern Illinois, a place where farming has long been the bedrock of its economy, with the fertile ground yielding bountiful harvests year after year. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of good land and steady work, laid the foundations for the community that exists today. While agriculture remains a vital part of its character, the oil boom of the early 20th century left its own indelible mark, infusing Robinson with a spirit of industriousness and a connection to the earth's hidden resources. This blend of agrarian roots and a history of resource extraction has shaped the practical, down-to-earth nature of its people, fostering a sense of resilience and a quiet pride in their home.
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| Location | Robinson, Crawford County, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 39.00532°N, 87.739194°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 62454 |
| Area Code | 217 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Robinson, 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 Robinson includes coordinates 39.005320°N, 87.739194°W, situated in Crawford County. ZIP code 62454. Telephone area code: 217. 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.