Wood River, Illinois Weather
Wood River, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Wood River, Madison County.
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About Wood River, Illinois
Wood River unfolds along the broad, fertile plains of southwestern Illinois, a landscape shaped by the patient artistry of water and wind. It lies 5.1 miles east-south-east of Alton, IL (from Alton, IL: bearing 114°T), and is situated 8.5 miles west-north-west of Edwardsville. Here, the land rises in a gentle, almost imperceptible swell from the river bottoms, a subtle topography that hints at the ancient courses of water and the slow, inexorable march of time. The air, especially in the humid embrace of summer, carries the scent of freshly mown grass and distant, sun-baked earth, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that beats beneath the surface. Even in the more developed stretches, a sense of openness persists, the sky a vast canvas overhead, its moods shifting with the passing clouds, painting the land in a spectrum of light from the sharp clarity of noon to the bruised purples and oranges of evening. The story of Wood River is deeply entwined with the ebb and flow of industry and the enduring spirit of its people. For generations, this region has been a crossroads, drawing sustenance from the rich agricultural soil and later, from the burgeoning industrial might that transformed the Illinois landscape. The legacy of refineries and manufacturing plants, though their presence may have shifted, has left an indelible mark, shaping the character of Wood River and its economy. It’s a place where the echoes of past endeavors can still be felt in the sturdy brick buildings and the enduring work ethic of its residents, a community that continues to navigate its future with a pragmatic resilience, finding beauty in the everyday rhythms of life.
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| Location | Wood River, Madison County, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 38.861159°N, 90.097607°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 62095, 62084 |
| Area Code | 309 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Wood River, Illinois Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Wood River, 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 Wood River includes coordinates 38.861159°N, 90.097607°W, situated in Madison County. ZIP code 62095, 62084. 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.
