Brodhead, Wisconsin Weather
Brodhead, Wisconsin — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Brodhead, Green County.
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About Brodhead, Wisconsin
Brodhead lies in a broad, fertile valley where the land begins its gentle swell towards the rolling hills of Wisconsin's driftless region. It lies 12.7 miles east of Green, WI (from Green, WI: bearing 93°T), and is situated 6.3 miles west of Orfordville. The Sugar River meanders through, its banks lined with willows and cottonwoods, catching the pale gold of the afternoon sun, a ribbon of silver reflecting the wide, ever-changing sky. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch out in vast, orderly patterns, their green and gold hues shifting with the breeze, punctuated by the darker, richer tones of pastureland where cattle graze with quiet contentment. The air here carries the scent of turned earth and distant woodsmoke, a clean, crisp aroma that speaks of open spaces and a deep connection to the land. The history of Brodhead is as much a story of agriculture as it is of the industrious spirit that settled these lands. Founded in the mid-19th century, its economy has long been anchored by the rich soil, supporting dairy farms and crop cultivation that feed the wider region. The legacy of German and Swiss immigrants can still be felt in the sturdy architecture and a certain pragmatic resilience that defines the character of Brodhead. While farming remains a cornerstone, the town has also diversified, with small manufacturing businesses and a growing appreciation for local crafts adding layers to its economic fabric. The annual Monroe County Fair, held just a short drive away, is a vibrant testament to the enduring agricultural heritage that continues to shape life in and around Brodhead.
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| Location | Brodhead, Green County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 42.618342°N, 89.376228°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 53520 |
| Area Code | 715 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Brodhead, Wisconsin Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Brodhead, 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 Brodhead includes coordinates 42.618342°N, 89.376228°W, situated in Green County. ZIP code 53520. 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.
