China Township, Michigan Weather
China Township, Michigan — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for China Township, St. Clair County.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for China Township.
About China Township, Michigan
China Township unfolds with a landscape of rolling farmland, the rich soil a deep, fertile brown under the broad Michigan sky. It lies 13.7 miles east-north-east of Chesterfield Township, MI (from Chesterfield Township, MI: bearing 67°T), and is situated 8.4 miles north-east of Ira. Miles of corn and soybean fields stretch out, punctuated by stands of mature oak and maple trees that offer dappled shade on warm afternoons. The St. Clair River, a wide, steady presence, forms a significant boundary, its surface reflecting the changing hues of the heavens, from the pearly grey of dawn to the fiery oranges and purples of sunset. The air here often carries the scent of freshly turned earth or, in the warmer months, the sweet perfume of ripening crops, a gentle, earthy fragrance that settles deep within the lungs. The land itself feels solid, grounded, a place where seasons leave their distinct marks upon the terrain, shaping the very character of China Township. The history of China Township is intertwined with the agricultural bounty of the region and its proximity to the vital St. Clair River waterway. For generations, farming has been the lifeblood, with families cultivating the land and contributing to the local economy through the produce they bring to market. This enduring agricultural heritage is evident in the well-maintained barns and farmsteads that dot the countryside, each with its own quiet story. The river, once a crucial artery for trade and transportation, continues to shape the character of China Township, offering opportunities for recreation and a constant, calming presence. While the grander narratives of industrial booms might be absent, a distinct sense of resilience and a deep connection to the land define the enduring spirit of China Township.
Live animated radar for China Township and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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| Location | China Township, St. Clair County, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 42.772536°N, 82.550652°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Detroit) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 48054 |
| Area Code | 313 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This China Township, Michigan Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for China Township, Michigan, 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 China Township includes coordinates 42.772536°N, 82.550652°W, situated in St. Clair County. ZIP code 48054. Telephone area code: 313. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/Detroit).
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.
