Frankenmuth, Michigan Weather
Frankenmuth, Michigan — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Frankenmuth, Saginaw County.
Full aviation weather for Frankenmuth is published on the Bauer Field (K60D) page, 14 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Frankenmuth have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Frankenmuth: Saginaw County H.W. Browne Airport (KHYX) 15 km · James Clements Municipal Airport (K3CM) 27 km · Tuscola Area Airport (KCFS) 28 km · MBS International Airport (KMBS) 36 km · Bishop International Airport (KFNT) 40 km
Conditions reported at K60D describe the airfield itself. Weather 14 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Frankenmuth specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Frankenmuth, Michigan
Frankenmuth rests in the gentle embrace of the Saginaw River Valley, a landscape that unfolds in a mosaic of verdant fields and stands of mature trees, their branches reaching towards a sky often painted with the soft hues of Michigan's ever-changing weather. It lies 12.3 miles east-south-east of Saginaw, MI (from Saginaw, MI: bearing 120°T), and is situated 7.5 miles east-south-east of Bridgeport. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries a crispness that speaks of fertile ground and a quiet industriousness, a palpable sense of place that lingers long after one has departed. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards the horizon, their orderly rows a testament to generations of cultivation, while the river itself, a ribbon of muted silver, winds its way through the terrain, reflecting the sky and the willows that weep along its banks. This Bavarian-themed village, born from the dreams of Lutheran immigrants seeking refuge and a new life in the mid-19th century, has woven a unique economic tapestry from its agricultural roots and a shrewd embrace of its heritage. The scent of roasting chicken, a culinary cornerstone of Frankenmuth, often drifts through the streets, drawing visitors to its famed eateries, a tradition that echoes the communal spirit of its founders. Beyond the kitchens, the hum of small businesses, from artisan shops to the iconic Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland, contributes to a lively, if quaint, local economy, while the annual Bavarian Festival celebrates the enduring cultural character that makes Frankenmuth a distinctive destination.
Live animated radar for Frankenmuth 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 | Frankenmuth, Saginaw County, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 43.331691°N, 83.738019°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Detroit) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 48734, 48787 |
| Area Code | 586 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Frankenmuth, Michigan Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Frankenmuth, Michigan, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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 Frankenmuth includes coordinates 43.331691°N, 83.738019°W, situated in Saginaw County. ZIP code 48734, 48787. Telephone area code: 586. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/Detroit).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. 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.
