Forestville, Michigan — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Forestville, Sanilac County.
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Forestville rests on the gentle, rolling terrain of the Thumb, a land shaped by the slow sweep of glaciers and the patient work of water. It lies 48.6 miles north of Port Huron, MI (from Port Huron, MI: bearing 349°T), and is situated 12.8 miles south of Harbor Beach. The landscape here is a quiet conversation between open fields and the persistent, tenacious presence of trees, predominantly oak and maple, their branches often heavy with the damp breath of Lake Huron, which lies a short drive east. A distinct scent of pine needles and rich, dark soil often hangs in the air, especially after a rain, a perfume that seems to seep into the very bones of the place. The sky overhead, vast and often a startling blue, can shift with surprising speed, bringing soft, diffused light or the sharp, clean clarity of a winter day. The history of Forestville is etched in the timber that once dominated this region and the fertile ground that emerged from its clearing. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of agriculture, found both challenges and rewards in the heavy clay soil, a testament to their resilience. The local economy, though it has shifted over generations, retains a connection to the land, with farming still a quiet, steady heartbeat. Small businesses, often family-run, dot the main thoroughfare, their signs weathered by seasons, offering a glimpse into the lives of the people who call Forestville home. The winding Black River, a ribbon of dark water, offers a subtle beauty, a reminder of the natural forces that have shaped this corner of Michigan.
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| Location | Forestville, Sanilac County, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 43.661964°N, 82.609371°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Detroit) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 49855, 48434 |
| Area Code | 906, 248 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Forestville, 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 Forestville includes coordinates 43.661964°N, 82.609371°W, situated in Sanilac County. ZIP code 49855, 48434. Telephone area code: 906, 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.