Stewardson, Illinois Weather
Stewardson, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Stewardson, Shelby County.
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About Stewardson, Illinois
Stewardson sits in the broad, gentle sweep of central Illinois farmland, a place where the horizon feels like a promise whispered by the prairie wind. It lies 43.5 miles south-south-east of Decatur, IL (from Decatur, IL: bearing 156°T), and is situated 6.2 miles south of Strasburg. The landscape here is a testament to the patient work of glaciers and millennia of cultivation, a vast, fertile quilt of agricultural fields stretching to meet a sky that often seems impossibly large. In the summer, the air hums with the industry of insects and the distant rumble of tractors, while in autumn, the stubble fields catch the low sun, turning the land into an expanse of burnished gold. The soil itself, a rich, dark loam, holds the memory of ancient seas and the persistent, quiet labor of generations who have coaxed sustenance from its depths. The history of Stewardson is as deeply rooted as the corn stalks that define its seasons. Founded by settlers drawn to the promise of fertile land, the town’s economy has long been tied to the bounty of the surrounding countryside, a steady rhythm of planting and harvest. This agricultural heritage is evident in the sturdy, practical architecture of its homes and businesses, a reflection of the hardworking character of its people. While no grand monuments define its skyline, the quiet dignity of its main street, the familiar comfort of the local diner, and the enduring strength of community gatherings speak volumes about the enduring spirit of Stewardson. The subtle scent of damp earth after a summer rain, a scent that carries the promise of growth, is a constant reminder of the land's enduring generosity.
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| Location | Stewardson, Shelby County, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 39.263096°N, 88.629778°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 62463 |
| Area Code | 217 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Stewardson, Illinois Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Stewardson, 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 Stewardson includes coordinates 39.263096°N, 88.629778°W, situated in Shelby County. ZIP code 62463. 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.
