Saginaw, Michigan Weather
Saginaw, Michigan — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Saginaw, Saginaw County.
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About Saginaw, Michigan
Saginaw rests in a fertile basin, its landscape shaped by the gentle curve of the Saginaw River and the rich, dark soil that has long sustained its agricultural heart. It lies 12.5 miles south-south-west of Bay City, MI (from Bay City, MI: bearing 194°T), and is situated 5.3 miles east of Shields. This land, once a sprawling expanse of Great Lakes forest, was settled by those drawn to its bounty, leading to the establishment of a robust lumber industry in the 19th century. Later, the city evolved into a hub for manufacturing, particularly in the automotive sector, a legacy that still whispers through its industrial corridors. The economy of Saginaw, while navigating the shifts of modern industry, retains a connection to its agricultural roots, with the surrounding county remaining a significant producer of sugar beets and other crops. The cultural character of Saginaw is one of resilience and a quiet pride, a spirit that can be felt in the warm glow of streetlights on a winter evening. While no single landmark dominates the skyline, the historic Bancroft Building, with its elegant architecture, stands as a graceful reminder of a prosperous past. Saginaw is home to Saginaw Valley State University, a vital institution for higher learning and community engagement, and the spirit of competition is alive in its local sports teams. The city has also been the birthplace and home to individuals who have left their mark on the world, their stories interwoven with the fabric of Saginaw.
Live animated radar for Saginaw and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 43.41947°N, 83.950807°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Detroit) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 48601, 48602, 48638, 48603, 48604 |
| Area Code | 586 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Saginaw, Michigan Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Saginaw, 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 Saginaw includes coordinates 43.419470°N, 83.950807°W, situated in Saginaw County. ZIP code 48601, 48602, 48638, 48603, 48604. 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. 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.
