Waterloo, Michigan Weather
Waterloo, Michigan — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Waterloo, Jackson County.
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About Waterloo, Michigan
Waterloo rests upon the gentle swell of Jackson County's landscape, where the earth rises and falls in broad, green waves under a sky that often seems to stretch on forever. It lies 15.3 miles east-north-east of Jackson, MI (from Jackson, MI: bearing 61°T), and is situated 6.6 miles west-north-west of Chelsea. The land here is a mosaic of cultivated fields and woodlands, the latter a mix of sturdy oaks and whispering pines that catch the breeze. Creeks, like the Huron River, thread through the terrain, their waters reflecting the shifting moods of the sky – a placid silver on a calm morning, a churning grey before a storm. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, especially after a rain, a promise of fertile ground and the enduring cycle of growth. Evenings here often bring a remarkable stillness, broken only by the distant hum of insects or the occasional call of a bird, as the light softens, painting the western horizon in hues of rose and lavender. The history of Waterloo is etched not in grand monuments, but in the persistent work of generations who shaped this land for agriculture. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile soil, established farms that continue to define the character of the region, their weathered barns and silos standing as quiet testaments to enduring labor. While no single industry dominates, farming remains a cornerstone of Waterloo's economy, the rhythm of planting and harvest dictating much of the local pace. The Huron River, though not a major artery for commerce today, once offered a vital pathway and source of power, and its presence still lends a certain wild beauty to the periphery of the settled areas, offering opportunities for quiet recreation and reflection. The people of Waterloo, grounded in this agricultural heritage, possess a pragmatic resilience, a quiet pride in their connection to the land that defines their days.
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| Location | Waterloo, Jackson County, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 42.353091°N, 84.140231°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Detroit) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 49240, 49239 |
| Area Code | 269 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Waterloo, Michigan Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Waterloo, 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 Waterloo includes coordinates 42.353091°N, 84.140231°W, situated in Jackson County. ZIP code 49240, 49239. 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.
