Lapeer, Michigan Weather
Lapeer, Michigan — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Lapeer, Lapeer County.
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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.
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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 | July 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, 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 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. 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.
