Cambridge, Wisconsin Weather
Cambridge, Wisconsin — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Cambridge, Jefferson County.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Cambridge.
About Cambridge, Wisconsin
Cambridge unfolds across a landscape shaped by glacial whispers, where gentle swells of farmland meet the whispering reeds of the marshes. It lies 15.9 miles south-east of Sun Prairie, WI (from Sun Prairie, WI: bearing 141°T), and is situated 7.5 miles south-west of Lake Mills. The air here, particularly in the long golden hours of late afternoon, carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of tilled soil and damp fen. Fields of corn and soy, painted in swathes of emerald and ochre, stretch towards horizons often brushed with the soft, diffused light of Wisconsin's skies. The Yahara River, a silver thread, meanders through the periphery, its presence a quiet hum beneath the rustle of leaves and the distant calls of unseen birds. The character of Cambridge is one of quiet diligence, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of daily life, marked by the steady progress of agricultural cycles and the comforting familiarity of its modest streets. The roots of Cambridge run deep into the fertile soil, a testament to the early settlers drawn by the promise of abundant land. Its economy has long been tied to the bounty of the surrounding countryside, with agriculture forming the backbone of its prosperity, evident in the silos that punctuate the skyline and the steady flow of produce from local farms. The town itself retains a charmingly unhurried pace, a contrast to the bustling metropolises that lie further afield. While no grand monuments or globally recognized institutions grace its immediate vicinity, Cambridge possesses a distinctive charm in its weathered buildings, its welcoming storefronts, and the palpable sense of community that binds its residents. It is a place that breathes history not through grand pronouncements, but in the quiet continuity of generations, a living landscape woven into the fabric of its enduring character.
Live animated radar for Cambridge and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Cambridge, Jefferson County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 43.003612°N, 89.0165°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 53523 |
| Area Code | 715 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Cambridge, Wisconsin Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Cambridge, 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 Cambridge includes coordinates 43.003612°N, 89.016500°W, situated in Jefferson County. ZIP code 53523. 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.
