Kingsley, Michigan — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Kingsley, Grand Traverse County.
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Kingsley rests in a gentle embrace of rolling terrain, where the land softens into a mosaic of farm fields and woodlots. It lies 82.5 miles east-south-east of Door, WI (from Door, WI: bearing 116°T), and is situated 8.7 miles south-east of Chums Corner. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries the clean, sharp scent of pine needles mingled with the faint, sweet perfume of drying hay. The landscape is a study in subtle shifts of elevation, the horizon not a stark line but a series of soft curves that invite the eye to wander. A quiet stillness often settles over Kingsley, broken only by the distant hum of a tractor or the rustle of leaves in the breeze, a palpable sense of unhurried existence. The roots of Kingsley run deep into the rich, glacial soil, a history shaped by the bounty of the land and the ingenuity of its people. Originally a hub for logging and agriculture, its economy still draws strength from these enduring ties to the earth, with orchards and farms dotting the surrounding countryside. While the grander industries of the past have receded, a resilient spirit persists, evident in the small businesses that line its main street and the community's commitment to preserving its heritage. The nearby Boardman River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, has long been a vital artery, shaping the very character of Kingsley and offering a constant, murmuring presence to its residents.
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| Location | Kingsley, Grand Traverse County, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 44.584725°N, 85.535899°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Detroit) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 49818, 49649 |
| Area Code | 906, 989 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Kingsley, 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 Kingsley includes coordinates 44.584725°N, 85.535899°W, situated in Grand Traverse County. ZIP code 49818, 49649. Telephone area code: 906, 989. 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.