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Weather Conditions for Franklin, Illinois : Morgan County
Issued: 12:06 pm CDT Oct 14, 2026 Latitude: 39.6203259 Longitude: -90.0440001 View on Google Maps

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This Afternoon Tonight Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday
Mostly Cloudy on This Afternoon 30% chance of thunderstorms on Tonight 100% chance of thunderstorms on Thursday Partly Sunny on Friday Sunny on Saturday Sunny on Sunday Partly Sunny on Monday Sunny on Tuesday
High: 75°F Low: 60°F High: 77°F High: 58°F High: 61°F High: 69°F High: 71°F High: 77°F
Low: 45°F Low: 36°F Low: 36°F Low: 43°F Low: 47°F  
Mostly Cloudy Thunderstorms Thunderstorms Partly Sunny Sunny Sunny Partly Sunny Sunny

Hourly forecast

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Current Conditions at
JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL - (KIJX)
72°
Partly Cloudy
as of 11:55 AM CDST
Rel. Humidity: 88%
Dew Point: 68°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 30.05 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
Calm
Cloud Level(s): Scattered at 1100ft
Current Conditions at
SPRINGFIELD - (KSPI)
73°
Cloudy
as of 11:52 AM CDST
Rel. Humidity: 78%
Dew Point: 66°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 30.04 in.
Flight Rule: MVFR
Wind Data
3 MPH
Cloud Level(s): Broken at 1100ft, Solid Overcast at 8000ft
Current Conditions at
LITCHFIELD MUNI ARP - (K3LF)
73°
Cloudy
as of 11:55 AM CDST
Rel. Humidity: 78%
Dew Point: 66°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 30.06 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
Calm
Cloud Level(s): Broken at 4600ft, Broken at 6500ft, Solid Overcast at 8500ft
Mostly Cloudy on This Afternoon This Afternoon... Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

30% chance of thunderstorms Tonight Tonight... A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind around 8 mph becoming east after midnight.

100% chance of thunderstorms Thursday Thursday... Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 77. East wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

80% chance of thunderstorms Thursday Night Thursday Night... Showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then showers likely between midnight and 1am. Low around 45. Northwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Partly Sunny on Friday Friday... Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy, with a northwest wind 20 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

Mostly Clear on Friday Night Friday Night... Areas of frost after 5am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 36. North northwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Sunny on Saturday Saturday... Areas of frost before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind.

Clear on Saturday Night Saturday Night... Areas of frost after 5am. Otherwise, clear, with a low around 36.

Sunny on Sunday Sunday... Areas of frost before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 69.

Cloudy on Sunday Night Sunday Night... Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

Partly Sunny on Monday Monday... Partly sunny, with a high near 71.

Cloudy on Monday Night Monday Night... Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

Sunny on Tuesday Tuesday... Sunny, with a high near 77.

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Sun Almanac for Franklin, Illinois
Astronomical Sunrise 05:40 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 06:11 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 06:43 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 07:10 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 13 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 6:23 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 6:50 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 7:21 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 7:52 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 7 Minutes
Nautical Rise to Set: 13 Hours 10 Minutes
Astro Rise to Set: 14 Hours 12 Minutes

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Moon Almanac for Franklin, Illinois
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 16%
Moon Age: 3.85 Days
Moon is currently above the horizon
Distance from Moon to Earth: 250,622 miles
Upcoming Lunar Events for
Franklin:
Next EventEvent TimeIllum

High Moon:03:57 pm Wed16.6%
Moonset:08:25 pm Wed18.0%
Moonrise:12:24 pm Thu23.1%
High Moon:04:49 pm Thu24.6%
Moonset:09:13 pm Thu26.1%
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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