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This is the current conditions weather report for Carbondale. The report was made 43 minutes ago, at 07:52 UTC. The temperature was 54°F / 12°C, with a dew-point at 54°F / 12°C. The atmospheric pressure was 29.97 inHg / 1016 hPa. The relative humidity was 94%. The skies were overcast with fog/mist.

Carbondale is a city in Southern Illinois in the midwest United States, about one hour north of Cairo. It is known mainly as the site of the main campus of Southern Illinois University. The city is located in Jackson County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 20,681.

Outdoor Activities
Hiking:
Giant City State Park
Little Grand Canyon
Piney Creek Ravine
Kayaking/Canoeing:

Just five minutes south of Carbondale is the city reservoir, Cedar Lake, which is an outstanding place to kayak or canoe. The north access features several dramatic rock bluffs and interesting bays to explore. There are other lakes nearby, including Little Grassy, Devil's Kitchen, Crab Orchard and Kinkaid Lake. Another, more remote location is Cache River, which is the northernmost cypress swamp in North America.

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