Fenton, Michigan — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Fenton, Genesee County.
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Fenton rests in the gentle, rolling terrain of Genesee County, a place where the sky seems to possess an unusual clarity, especially in the late afternoon when the sunlight slants across the fields, turning the dust motes into tiny, dancing stars. It lies 13.8 miles west-south-west of Brandon Township, MI (from Brandon Township, MI: bearing 254°T), and is situated 9.7 miles south-south-west of Grand Blanc. The land here is a patchwork of fertile soil, once dedicated to the deep green of corn and soybeans, now interspersed with the softer hues of suburban sprawl. Little Cedar Creek, a ribbon of cool, clear water, winds its way through the landscape, its banks often fringed with the vibrant green of willows and the more stoic presence of mature oaks, their bark a rough testament to seasons past. The air, particularly after a summer rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and freshly mown grass, a simple fragrance that anchors one to the present moment. The history of Fenton is deeply entwined with the rich agricultural heritage of the region, the land yielding its bounty for generations. Its founding was a deliberate act of settlement, a community built on hard work and the promise of prosperity. The local economy, while still honoring its agrarian roots, has diversified over time, with small businesses and service industries now forming the backbone of Fenton's commerce, creating a steady, unhurried rhythm to daily life. A notable landmark, the Fenton Hotel, stands as a silent sentinel, its architecture whispering tales of bygone eras and the people who shaped this corner of Michigan. This enduring spirit, a blend of practicality and a quiet appreciation for the surrounding natural beauty, defines the unique character of Fenton.
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| Location | Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 42.797806°N, 83.70495°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Detroit) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 48430 |
| Area Code | 248 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Fenton, 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 Fenton includes coordinates 42.797806°N, 83.704950°W, situated in Genesee County. ZIP code 48430. Telephone area code: 248. 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.