Lake Madison, South Dakota Weather
Lake Madison, South Dakota — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Lake Madison, Lake County.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Lake Madison.
About Lake Madison, South Dakota
Lake Madison rests as a shimmering jewel upon the South Dakota prairie, its waters reflecting the vast, ever-changing canvas of the sky. It lies 32.6 miles north-north-west of Sioux Falls, SD (from Sioux Falls, SD: bearing 331°T), and is situated 5.8 miles east-south-east of Madison. Gentle slopes, softened by years of cultivation and wind, give way to the expansive reach of the lake, a significant body of water in this landscape of wide horizons. The air here carries the clean, dry scent of sun-baked earth and distant grasses, a perfume of open country that settles deep within the lungs. Along its shores, reeds whisper secrets to the breeze, and the occasional willow tree offers a dappled shade, a quiet respite from the insistent sun. The character of Lake Madison is one of open space, a place where the land breathes and the water holds the light, inviting contemplation and a slower pace of living. The history of Lake Madison is as deeply rooted as the grain that grows in the surrounding fields, its economy largely sustained by the fertile land and the bounty of the lake itself. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood of this region, with fields of corn and soybeans stretching to meet the horizon, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have worked this soil. The lake, however, has always offered a complementary draw, providing recreational opportunities that have shaped the local character and contributed to a sense of community. Summer days here are often punctuated by the cheerful sounds of families enjoying the water, a gentle echo of the town's convivial spirit. While the whispers of history are subtle, they are present in the enduring traditions and the quiet pride of the people who call Lake Madison home.
Live animated radar for Lake Madison and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Lake Madison, Lake County, South Dakota |
| Coordinates | 43.964162°N, 97.013117°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 57075 |
| Area Code | 605 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Lake Madison, South Dakota Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lake Madison, South Dakota, 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 Lake Madison includes coordinates 43.964162°N, 97.013117°W, situated in Lake County. ZIP code 57075. Telephone area code: 605. 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.
