The Galena Territory, Illinois Weather
The Galena Territory, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for The Galena Territory, Jo Daviess County.
Full aviation weather for The Galena Territory is published on the Dubuque Regional Airport (KDBQ) page, 31 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of The Galena Territory have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near The Galena Territory: Platteville Municipal Airport (KPVB) 33 km · Tri Township Airport (KSFY) 44 km · Lancaster Municipal Airport (K73C) 51 km · Maquoketa Municipal Airport (KOQW) 52 km · Iowa County Airport (KMRJ) 54 km
Conditions reported at KDBQ describe the airfield itself. Weather 31 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at The Galena Territory specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for The Galena Territory.
About The Galena Territory, Illinois
The Galena Territory unfolds across rolling hills, a landscape shaped by ancient glaciers and the persistent flow of water. It lies 18.4 miles east-south-east of Dubuque, IA (from Dubuque, IA: bearing 111°T), and is situated 5.2 miles east of Galena. Deep ravines cut through the land, their sides cloaked in mature oak and hickory forests where the air hangs cool and damp, even on a summer afternoon. Winding roads trace the contours of the terrain, revealing vistas of emerald fields and distant farmsteads that seem to melt into the hazy, blue horizon. In the spring, the forest floor erupts in a riot of wildflowers, a delicate counterpoint to the rugged beauty of the bluffs, and the quiet hum of unseen insects fills the stillness, a constant reminder of the vibrant life that thrives here. This land, rich in lead ore, drew miners in the 19th century, its fortunes inextricably tied to the earth’s bounty, a history still whispered in the weathered stone of old buildings. Today, the economy of The Galena Territory is a blend of agriculture, tourism, and a growing appreciation for its natural splendor, with rolling pastures and manicured golf courses now sharing the land with remnants of its industrial past. The Mississippi River, a significant artery to the west, has long influenced the region’s character, its presence felt in the fertile bottomlands and the enduring spirit of those who call this place home. The distinct character of The Galena Territory is a quiet conversation between its storied past and its present, a place where the echoes of pickaxes and the gentle rustle of corn stalks coexist.
Live animated radar for The Galena Territory and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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| Location | The Galena Territory, Jo Daviess County, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 42.403205°N, 90.327783°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 61036 |
| Area Code | 847, 224 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This The Galena Territory, Illinois Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for The Galena Territory, Illinois, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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 The Galena Territory includes coordinates 42.403205°N, 90.327783°W, situated in Jo Daviess County. ZIP code 61036. 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. 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.
