Sidney, Illinois Weather
Sidney, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Sidney, Champaign County.
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About Sidney, Illinois
Sidney lies across the gently rolling terrain of Champaign County, a place where the vast Illinois prairie stretches out under an immense, ever-changing sky. It lies 9.2 miles south-east of Urbana, IL (from Urbana, IL: bearing 130°T), and is situated 9.7 miles east-south-east of Savoy. The land here is a study in subtle contours, a soft undulation that hints at the deep glacial history beneath. Fields of corn and soybeans, in their ordered rows, form a verdant patchwork quilt that shifts from emerald green to sun-baked gold with the passing seasons. Even in the quietest moments, there's a palpable sense of openness, a feeling of breathing deeply with the wind that sweeps across the flatlands, carrying the scent of damp earth and ripening grain. The light here, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a remarkable clarity, casting long, soft shadows that emphasize the broad, unhurried sweep of the landscape. The character of Sidney is deeply rooted in the agricultural bounty of its surroundings, a testament to generations of farmers who have coaxed life from this fertile soil. While agriculture remains the bedrock of its economy, the spirit of innovation is never far behind, with a modern industrial presence contributing to the local livelihood. The town itself maintains a friendly, approachable feel, a place where neighbors still know each other's names and the pace of life allows for genuine connection. There are no grand monuments or bustling tourist attractions; instead, the beauty of Sidney resides in its authenticity, in the quiet dignity of its people and the enduring strength of its connection to the land.
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| Location | Sidney, Champaign County, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 40.025033°N, 88.073373°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 61877 |
| Area Code | 309 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Sidney, Illinois Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Sidney, 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 Sidney includes coordinates 40.025033°N, 88.073373°W, situated in Champaign County. ZIP code 61877. Telephone area code: 309. 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.
