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Weather Conditions for Francis, Illinois : Saline County
Issued: 7:30 am CDT Oct 14, 2026 Latitude: 37.8997695 Longitude: -88.4531039 View on Google Maps

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90% chance of thunderstorms on Today 40% chance of thunderstorms on Tonight 40% chance of thunderstorms on Thursday Partly Sunny on Friday Sunny on Saturday Sunny on Sunday Mostly Sunny on Monday Mostly Sunny on Tuesday
High: 82°F Low: 66°F High: 86°F High: 62°F High: 62°F High: 69°F High: 69°F High: 74°F
Low: 53°F Low: 41°F Low: 37°F Low: 45°F Low: 48°F  
Thunderstorms Thunderstorms Thunderstorms Partly Sunny Sunny Sunny Mostly Sunny Mostly Sunny

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Current Conditions at
HARRISBURG-RALEIGH - (KHSB)
73°
Cloudy
as of 10:35 AM CDST
Rel. Humidity: 100%
Dew Point: 73°F
Visibility: 7 Miles
Pressure: 30.02 in.
Flight Rule: IFR
Wind Data
Calm
Cloud Level(s): Broken at 600ft, Solid Overcast at 1100ft
Current Conditions at
FAIRFIELD MUNICIPAL ARPT - (KFWC)
68°
Partly Cloudy
Light Rain
as of 10:35 AM CDST
Rel. Humidity: 100%
Dew Point: 68°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 30.00 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
6 MPH
040° Northeast
Cloud Level(s): Scattered at 500ft, Scattered at 3300ft, Scattered at 4900ft
Current Conditions at
MT VERNON - (KMVN)
72°
Cloudy
as of 10:36 AM CDST
Rel. Humidity: 94%
Dew Point: 70°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 30.02 in.
Flight Rule: IFR
Wind Data
6 MPH
090° East
Cloud Level(s): Solid Overcast at 500ft
90% chance of thunderstorms Today Today... Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. High near 82. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

40% chance of thunderstorms Tonight Tonight... A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

40% chance of thunderstorms Thursday Thursday... A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradual clearing during the afternoon, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning.

40% chance of thunderstorms Thursday Night Thursday Night... A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 10pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 53. South southwest wind 8 to 16 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Partly Sunny on Friday Friday... Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy, with a northwest wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Cloudy on Friday Night Friday Night... Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. North northwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Sunny on Saturday Saturday... Sunny, with a high near 62. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

Clear on Saturday Night Saturday Night... Clear, with a low around 37. Calm wind.

Sunny on Sunday Sunday... Sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

Cloudy on Sunday Night Sunday Night... Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Calm wind.

Mostly Sunny on Monday Monday... Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

Cloudy on Monday Night Monday Night... Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind.

Mostly Sunny on Tuesday Tuesday... Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

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Sun Almanac for Francis, Illinois
Astronomical Sunrise 05:34 AM?Astronomical sunrise occurs when the Sun is 18° below the horizon and the sky begins to brighten from a completly darkened state.
Nautical Sunrise 06:05 AM?Nautical sunrise (or nautical dawn) is the precise moment when the sun's center is 12° below the horizon in the morning. It marks the beginning of nautical twilight, allowing pilots/mariners to see the horizon.
Civil Sunrise 06:35 AM?Civil sunrise is the moment in the morning when the sun's center is 6° below the horizon. It marks the start of morning civil twilight, providing enough natural light for most, outdoor activities without artificial lighting. It typically occurs roughly 20-30 minutes before actual sunrise.
Sunrise 07:02 AM?Sunrise (or sunup) is the moment when the upper rim of the Sun appears on the horizon in the morning. It marks the end of the twilight phase, often accompanied by distinct atmospheric colors.

Daylight: 11 Hours 16 Minutes?Daylight hours are the period of time between local sunrise and sunset, representing the daily portion of sunlight. These hours change in length based on season, Earth's tilt, and latitude.

Sunset 6:18 PM?The sunset is defined in astronomy as the moment the upper limb of the Sun disappears below the horizon. It marks the end of daylight and is often accompanied by distinct atmospheric colors. It also signals the beginning of twilight.
Civil Sunset 6:44 PM?Civil sunset (or evening civil twilight) occurs when the center of the sun is 6° below the horizon, marking the end of the brightest twilight phase. It typically occurs roughly 20-30 minutes after sunset, providing enough light for most outdoor activities to continue without artificial light.
Nautical Sunset 7:15 PM?Nautical sunset occurs when the sun's center is 12° below the horizon, marking the end of nautical twilight. This phase, following civil twilight, allows the horizon to remain visible, enabling mariners to take accurate star sights for navigation. The sky is dark, but some ambient light remains
Astronomical Sunset 7:45 PM?Astronomical sunrise occurs when the Sun drops to 18° below the horizon. This causes the sky to enter a completly darkened state.

Civil Rise to Set: 12 Hours 9 Minutes
Nautical Rise to Set: 13 Hours 10 Minutes
Astro Rise to Set: 14 Hours 11 Minutes

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Moon Almanac for Francis, Illinois
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 16%
Moon Age: 3.80 Days
Moon is currently below the horizon
Distance from Moon to Earth: 250,552 miles
Upcoming Lunar Events for
Francis:
Next EventEvent TimeIllum

Moonrise:11:13 am Wed15.2%
High Moon:03:51 pm Wed16.6%
Moonset:08:25 pm Wed18.0%
New Moon: Sat Oct 10
First Quarter: Sun Oct 18
Full Moon: Mon Oct 26
Last Quarter: Sun Nov 1
New Moon: Mon Nov 9
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