Lapeer, Michigan Weather
Lapeer, Michigan — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Lapeer, Lapeer County.
Full aviation weather for Lapeer is published on the Burgess Field (K55D) page, 31 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 Lapeer 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 Lapeer: Bishop International Airport (KFNT) 36 km · Oakland County International Airport (KPTK) 44 km · Yale Airport (KD20) 44 km · Tuscola Area Airport (KCFS) 46 km · Bauer Field (K60D) 50 km
Conditions reported at K55D describe the airfield itself. Weather 31 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Lapeer specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Lapeer.
About Lapeer, Michigan
Lapeer rests in the heart of Michigan's Thumb region, its landscape a gentle sweep of fertile farmland and scattered woodlands that hint at an older, wilder Michigan. It lies 15.1 miles north-north-east of Brandon Township, MI (from Brandon Township, MI: bearing 24°T), and is situated 7.9 miles north-north-east of Hadley. Broad fields of corn and soybeans stretch to the horizon, often broken by stands of oak and maple trees that turn a fiery spectacle come autumn. The Flint River, a ribbon of muted silver, winds its way through the terrain, its banks lined with willows and reeds, offering a quiet counterpoint to the open sky. The air here, especially in the early mornings before the sun fully crests the trees, carries a crisp, earthy scent, a blend of dew-kissed soil and the distant breath of pine. Even in the summer heat, a subtle coolness seems to linger near the water, a promise of relief. The story of Lapeer is one of settled agriculture and the enduring spirit of community. Founded in the mid-19th century, its economy has long been tied to the bounty of the surrounding land, with farming forming the backbone of its prosperity. While the days of extensive logging have long passed, the echoes of that era can still be felt in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of its downtown buildings. The distinctive courthouse, a proud sentinel on Nepessing Street, stands as a landmark, a testament to the town's enduring civic pride. Local businesses, from hardware stores to family-owned diners, hum with a steady, unhurried rhythm, providing the essentials and the familiar comforts that define life in Lapeer. The annual Lapeer County Agricultural Society Fair remains a vibrant tradition, drawing families from across the region to celebrate the harvest and the simple joys of rural life.
Live animated radar for Lapeer 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 | Lapeer, Lapeer County, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 43.051416°N, 83.318834°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Detroit) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 48446 |
| Area Code | 248 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Lapeer, Michigan Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lapeer, 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 Lapeer includes coordinates 43.051416°N, 83.318834°W, situated in Lapeer County. ZIP code 48446. 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. 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.
