La Crescent, Minnesota Weather
La Crescent, Minnesota — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for La Crescent, Houston County.
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About La Crescent, Minnesota
La Crescent unfolds along the western edge of the Mississippi River, a place where the broad, unhurried flow of water shapes the very character of the land. It lies 3.7 miles west-north-west of La Crosse, WI (from La Crosse, WI: bearing 300°T), and is situated 5.2 miles south-west of Onalaska. Rolling bluffs, etched with the patient work of eons, rise behind the town, their green slopes often softened by the pearly haze of a humid summer morning or the sharp, clear sunlight of autumn. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and ripening orchards, a subtle perfume that mingles with the distant hum of barges navigating the waterway. Beyond the neat rows of houses and the modest storefronts, fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards the horizon, their green and gold hues a testament to the fertile soil that defines this stretch of the river valley. The history of La Crescent is deeply intertwined with its riverine setting, a vital artery for trade and settlement since its earliest days. Founded by settlers drawn to the rich agricultural potential of the Mississippi floodplain, the area quickly established itself as a hub for fruit farming, particularly apples and cherries, a legacy that continues to define its local economy. The annual La Crescent Apple Festival, a vibrant celebration of this heritage, draws visitors from far and wide, filling the streets with the cheerful sounds of music and the sweet aroma of baked goods. The river itself, a constant presence, offers both recreation and a working connection to the wider world, its waters reflecting the ever-changing sky above La Crescent.
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| Location | La Crescent, Houston County, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 43.828022°N, 91.304027°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 55947 |
| Area Code | 218 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This La Crescent, Minnesota Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for La Crescent, Minnesota, 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 La Crescent includes coordinates 43.828022°N, 91.304027°W, situated in Houston County. ZIP code 55947. Telephone area code: 218. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
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.
