Somerset, Michigan Weather
Somerset, Michigan — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Somerset, Hillsdale County.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Somerset.
About Somerset, Michigan
Somerset lies in a shallow basin, its fields a patchwork quilt of ripening corn and the deep green of late-season soybeans, fringed by stands of maple and oak that blaze in autumn with an almost startling intensity. It lies 13.7 miles south of Jackson, MI (from Jackson, MI: bearing 175°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north-north-west of Rollin. The land here, though seemingly flat from a distance, is a study in subtle shifts, with gentle slopes guiding the slow flow of ephemeral creeks that vanish into the earth during dry spells. Even on a bright summer day, the air often carries a softness, a humid breath from the surrounding agricultural heartland, and the distant drone of a tractor is the loudest punctuation in the otherwise quietude. The houses, mostly modest farmsteads and bungalows, seem to settle into the landscape, their paint faded by sun and wind, offering a quiet dignity to the persistent cultivation of the soil. The history of Somerset is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of Hillsdale County, its economy long anchored by the fertile earth that has sustained generations of farmers. This particular stretch of land was shaped by the westward expansion, its early settlers drawn by the promise of rich soil and a life built on hard work and self-reliance. While large industries have largely bypassed Somerset, its character remains defined by the enduring spirit of its agricultural roots and the close-knit bonds that form when neighbors rely on one another through changing seasons. The annual county fair, a vibrant echo of this enduring heritage, remains a highlight, drawing families from across the region to celebrate the fruits of their labor and the simple pleasures of community.
Live animated radar for Somerset and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Somerset, Hillsdale County, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 42.048376°N, 84.376615°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Detroit) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 49233, 49281 |
| Area Code | 269 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Somerset, Michigan Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Somerset, 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 Somerset includes coordinates 42.048376°N, 84.376615°W, situated in Hillsdale County. ZIP code 49233, 49281. Telephone area code: 269. 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.
