Savanna, Illinois Weather
Savanna, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Savanna, Carroll County.
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About Savanna, Illinois
Savanna, Illinois, emerges from the rolling terrain of Carroll County as a place where the land itself seems to exhale slowly. It lies 38.2 miles south-east of Dubuque, IA (from Dubuque, IA: bearing 137°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north-north-west of Thomson. The landscape here is a study in gentle transitions, where the broad sweep of agricultural fields, rendered in shades of emerald and gold depending on the season, eventually gives way to the more intimate embrace of wooded bluffs. These bluffs, carved by ancient forces, rise with a quiet dignity, their slopes often draped in a soft, verdant cloak of trees that whisper secrets in the persistent breeze. The air, particularly in the languid afternoons, carries the earthy scent of soil and ripening crops, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that beats at Savanna's core. The Mississippi River, a broad, muscular artery, forms a definitive edge to this westward-facing panorama, its presence a constant, murmuring companion to the town. The history of Savanna is inextricably linked to the mighty Mississippi, its founding and early growth propelled by the river's currents and the promise of trade. For generations, this waterway served as the town's primary thoroughfare, a bustling conduit for goods and people, shaping its economy around the rhythms of barge traffic and riverfront industries. While the echoes of its past as a significant railroad hub still linger in the infrastructure that threads through its streets, Savanna has found its contemporary pulse in a blend of agriculture and a burgeoning appreciation for its natural heritage. The nearby Mississippi Palisades State Park stands as a testament to the area's geological artistry, offering breathtaking vistas that draw visitors seeking communion with the wild. The pace of life in Savanna carries a certain unhurried grace, a reflection of a community that understands the enduring strength found in its connection to the land and the river that has shaped its destiny.
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| Location | Savanna, Carroll County, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 42.094467°N, 90.156794°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 61074 |
| Area Code | 847, 224 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Savanna, Illinois Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Savanna, 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 Savanna includes coordinates 42.094467°N, 90.156794°W, situated in Carroll County. ZIP code 61074. 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.
