South Lyon, Michigan Weather
South Lyon, Michigan — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for South Lyon, Oakland County.
Full aviation weather for South Lyon is published on the Oakland Southwest Airport (KY47) page, 5 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 South Lyon 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 South Lyon: Brighton Airport (K45G) 16 km · Willow Run Airport (KYIP) 27 km · Ann Arbor Municipal Airport (KARB) 28 km · Oakland County International Airport (KPTK) 30 km · Livingston County Spencer J. Hardy Airport (KOZW) 33 km
Conditions reported at KY47 describe the airfield itself. Weather 5 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at South Lyon specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About South Lyon, Michigan
South Lyon, Michigan, unfolds across a landscape shaped by glacial history, its terrain gently rolling with fertile soil that has long supported agriculture. It lies 9.1 miles west of Novi, MI (from Novi, MI: bearing 261°T), and is situated 7.7 miles east of Hamburg. This area, part of Oakland County, was settled by pioneers drawn to the promise of open land and the slow-moving Huron River watershed, which provided a vital artery for early transportation and sustenance. The economy of South Lyon has evolved from its agrarian roots, with its strategic position along major transportation routes fostering a blend of residential growth and small-scale industrial and commercial development. The air here, particularly in late spring, carries the sweet scent of blossoming orchards and freshly tilled earth, a subtle reminder of the land's enduring agricultural spirit. The cultural character of South Lyon is one of quiet resilience and community pride, a place where the changing seasons mark the rhythm of daily life. While it boasts no grand, world-renowned landmarks, its charm lies in its well-maintained historic downtown, where buildings whisper tales of a bygone era. The presence of nearby educational institutions, though not within its immediate boundaries, contributes to a vibrant intellectual atmosphere that subtly influences the community. South Lyon itself is home to a strong sense of local identity, often expressed through community events that draw neighbors together, reflecting a shared heritage and a forward-looking spirit.
Live animated radar for South Lyon 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 | South Lyon, Oakland County, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 42.46059°N, 83.651606°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Detroit) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 48178 |
| Area Code | 313 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This South Lyon, Michigan Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for South Lyon, 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 South Lyon includes coordinates 42.460590°N, 83.651606°W, situated in Oakland County. ZIP code 48178. 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. 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.
