Brodhead, Wisconsin Weather
Brodhead, Wisconsin — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Brodhead, Green County.
Full aviation weather for Brodhead is published on the Brodhead Airport (KC37) page, 3 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Brodhead have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Brodhead: Albany Airport (K54W) 12 km · Monroe Municipal Airport (KEFT) 18 km · Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport (KJVL) 27 km · Freeport/Dornink Airport (KC86) 31 km · Verona Airport (KW19) 43 km
Conditions reported at KC37 describe the airfield itself. Weather 3 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Brodhead specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
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.
Live animated radar for Brodhead and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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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 | September 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, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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. 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.
