Butler, Wisconsin Weather
Butler, Wisconsin — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Butler, Waukesha County.
Full aviation weather for Butler is published on the Lawrence J Timmerman Airport (KMWC) 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 Butler 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 Butler: Capitol Drive Airport (K02C) 9 km · Waukesha County Airport (KUES) 15 km · West Bend Municipal Airport (KETB) 36 km · Hartford Municipal Airport (KHXF) 38 km · Sullivan Airport (KW11) 45 km
Conditions reported at KMWC describe the airfield itself. Weather 3 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Butler specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Butler, Wisconsin
Butler rests on land that remembers the slow sweep of glaciers, its terrain a gentle, rolling landscape of fertile soil and scattered woodlands. It lies 3.6 miles north-north-east of Brookfield, WI (from Brookfield, WI: bearing 31°T), and is situated 9.4 miles west-north-west of Milwaukee. The air here carries the clean scent of cultivated fields mingled with the damp, earthy aroma of the Menomonee River, which threads its way through the periphery, a silver ribbon reflecting the wide Wisconsin sky. The houses, many with sturdy, practical designs, are punctuated by mature trees, their branches forming a leafy canopy that softens the sharp edges of modern life. In the late afternoon, the sun casts long, golden shadows that stretch across manicured lawns and down quiet streets, imbuing the scene with a peaceful, almost pastoral quality. The history of Butler is intertwined with the industrial spirit that once pulsed through the region, a legacy evident in the sturdy brick buildings and the enduring infrastructure that still supports its local economy. Initially agricultural, the area saw significant growth with the advent of manufacturing, drawing workers who built lives and fostered a distinct community character rooted in hard work and neighborly connection. While the dominant industries have evolved, a resilient spirit persists, with small businesses and service providers forming the backbone of Butler's present-day commerce. The river, once a power source for mills, now offers a tranquil setting for recreation, a quiet reminder of the forces that have shaped Butler's journey from its earliest days.
Live animated radar for Butler 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 | Butler, Waukesha County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 43.105844°N, 88.069534°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 53007 |
| Area Code | 608 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Butler, Wisconsin Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Butler, 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 Butler includes coordinates 43.105844°N, 88.069534°W, situated in Waukesha County. ZIP code 53007. Telephone area code: 608. 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.
