Rising Sun, Illinois
Rising Sun: a city in Pope County, Illinois.
About
Rising Sun is a city located in the county of Pope in the U.S. state of Illinois.
Quick Facts about Rising Sun
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Pope County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.4070,-88.5781 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 03:27:21 (7th November 2026) |
| Weather | 32℉ Mostly Clear then Widespread Frost 7-days weather |
Geography
Rising Sun is located at 37°24'25"N 88°34'41"W (37.4070000, -88.5781000).
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Weather
32°F
Mostly Clear then Widespread Frost
3 mph N
Tonight
Widespread frost after 1am. Mostly clear. Low around 32, with temperatures rising to around 34 overnight. North wind around 3 mph.
7-Day Forecast
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Rising Sun, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148937 | Southeastern Illinois College | Harrisburg (IL) | 62946 |
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to Rising Sun, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| VNA | Vienna, IL | 504 West Vine Street | BUS |
| PAD | Paducah, KY | 2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue | BUS |
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
| CDL | Carbondale station | 401 South Illinois St. | RAIL |
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Rising Sun.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Golconda Post Office | Golconda (IL) | 62938 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Rising Sun, Maryland town of the United States. with a population of 2,784 people.
- Rising Sun, Indiana county seat in Indiana. with a population of 2,131 people.