Monroe, Michigan Weather
Monroe, Michigan — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Monroe, Monroe County.
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About Monroe, Michigan
Monroe lies at the confluence of the River Raisin and the western edge of Lake Erie, its landscape a subtle testament to the slow sculpting of water and wind. It lies 17.7 miles south-south-west of Brownstown, MI (from Brownstown, MI: bearing 202°T), and is situated 1.8 miles north-east of South Monroe. The terrain here is not dramatic, but rather a gentle unfolding of fertile plains, etched by the winding river that has long been the lifeblood of this place. In summer, the air hangs thick and sweet with the scent of ripening crops, a humid embrace that softens the edges of the day as the sun dips low, casting a hazy, golden light over the fields of corn and soybeans. The river itself, a ribbon of brown water, murmurs its ancient stories as it meanders towards the vast, shimmering expanse of the lake, its surface often rippled by the breath of the wind. The history of Monroe is deeply entwined with the River Raisin and the strategic importance of its waterways, a legacy that began with Native American settlements and later saw French fur traders and American pioneers lay claim to its fertile ground. This region became a vital agricultural hub, its rich soil yielding bountiful harvests that fed a growing nation, and the echoes of that past can still be felt in the enduring presence of family farms and the quiet dignity of its older neighborhoods. Beyond agriculture, Monroe has also known the clang of industry, with factories that once hummed with activity now standing as silent witnesses to changing economic tides. The city’s connection to the Great Lakes, however, remains a constant, drawing visitors to its shores and offering a refreshing counterpoint to the inland agriculture, a reminder of the expansive spirit that defines this part of Michigan.
Live animated radar for Monroe and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 41.916434°N, 83.39771°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Detroit) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 48161, 48162 |
| Area Code | 313 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Monroe, Michigan Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Monroe, 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 Monroe includes coordinates 41.916434°N, 83.397710°W, situated in Monroe County. ZIP code 48161, 48162. Telephone area code: 313. 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.
