Bay City, Wisconsin Weather
Bay City, Wisconsin — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Bay City, Pierce County.
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About Bay City, Wisconsin
Bay City unfolds along the broad, serpentine embrace of the Mississippi River, a place where the land itself seems to breathe with the gentle ebb and flow of the water. It lies 28.8 miles west-south-west of Dunn, WI (from Dunn, WI: bearing 243°T), and is situated 4.4 miles east-north-east of Red Wing. The terrain here is a study in subtle transitions, with rolling hills that soften into fertile bottoms, their slopes often carpeted in the deep green of summer foliage or the fiery hues of autumn. Sunlight, when it breaks through the persistent cloud cover that often graces this region, can cast a luminous, almost liquid glow upon the landscape, illuminating the weathered barns and scattered farmhouses that dot the countryside. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the cool, damp scent of the river and the rich perfume of turned earth, a constant reminder of the elemental forces that shape this corner of Pierce County. The story of Bay City is deeply entwined with the mighty Mississippi, a waterway that has long dictated the fortunes and rhythms of this locality. Historically, logging and steamboat traffic were the lifeblood of Bay City, shaping its early character and drawing a hardy breed of individuals to its shores. Though those industries have largely receded into memory, the echoes of that industrious past remain. Today, the local economy is anchored by agriculture, with fields of corn and soybeans stretching towards the horizon, their neat rows a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the land. The river, however, still holds a significant place, offering recreational opportunities and a visual reminder of the grand riverine network that connects Bay City to the wider world. The pace of life here is measured, unhurried, allowing for quiet contemplation and a deep appreciation for the enduring natural beauty that surrounds this Mississippi River settlement.
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| Location | Bay City, Pierce County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 44.585523°N, 92.450465°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 54723 |
| Area Code | 715 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Bay City, Wisconsin Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Bay City, Wisconsin, 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 Bay City includes coordinates 44.585523°N, 92.450465°W, situated in Pierce County. ZIP code 54723. Telephone area code: 715. 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.
