DeForest, Wisconsin Weather
DeForest, Wisconsin — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for DeForest, Dane County.
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About DeForest, Wisconsin
DeForest rests where the whispering prairies begin to fold towards the rolling hills, a place where the sky feels vast and the air carries the clean scent of fertile earth after a spring rain. It lies 7.9 miles north-west of Sun Prairie, WI (from Sun Prairie, WI: bearing 304°T), and is situated 6.8 miles north-east of Waunakee. The landscape here is a gentle expanse, a patchwork of cultivated fields that stretch towards a horizon often softened by the haze of distant summer afternoons. Low, wooded bluffs, remnants of ancient glacial activity, punctuate the open country, their leafy crowns a darker green against the lighter hues of corn and soybeans. The Yahara River, a silver ribbon, meanders through this terrain, its banks fringed with reeds that rustle like secrets in the breeze, offering a quiet counterpoint to the broad, sun-drenched openness. The history of DeForest is intertwined with the rich agricultural heritage of Dane County, a legacy still evident in the sturdy barns and weathered silos that dot the surrounding countryside. Originally settled by homesteaders drawn to the fertile soil, the town's economy has long been rooted in farming, though it has adapted and grown to embrace modern industries and services. Its strategic position, accessible yet possessing a distinct sense of place, has allowed it to flourish as a vibrant hub, a place where the pace of life feels measured, allowing for the quiet appreciation of its natural beauty and the enduring spirit of its people.
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| Location | DeForest, Dane County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 43.247768°N, 89.343727°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 53532 |
| Area Code | 715 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This DeForest, Wisconsin Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for DeForest, 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 DeForest includes coordinates 43.247768°N, 89.343727°W, situated in Dane County. ZIP code 53532. 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.
