Delafield, Wisconsin — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Delafield, Waukesha County.
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Delafield rises from the glacial moraines of southeastern Wisconsin, its landscape a testament to the deep sculpting power of ancient ice. It lies 9.3 miles west-north-west of Waukesha, WI (from Waukesha, WI: bearing 291°T), and is situated 6.0 miles south-east of Oconomowoc. Rolling hills, softened by centuries of wind and rain, cradle Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit, a verdant expanse where the land’s rough origins are still visible in the hummocks and hollows. The air here, especially in the twilight hours when the sun bleeds gold across the western sky, carries a peculiar clarity, a crispness that speaks of clean water and abundant pine. Pockets of marshland, dotted with the stoic reeds and cattails, punctuate the higher ground, their still surfaces reflecting the deepening blues of evening. The character of Delafield is one of quiet resilience, a place where the wildness of the land still holds a subtle dominion over the human settlements. The history of Delafield is inextricably bound to the rich agricultural heritage of Waukesha County, a legacy still evident in the weathered barns and the fertile fields that surround the village. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of abundant land, established a community that grew with the steady pulse of farming and timber. Later, the development of railroads brought new opportunities, connecting Delafield to wider markets and fostering a modest industrial growth centered around milling and manufacturing. Today, while still honoring its agrarian roots, Delafield thrives on a more diversified economy, drawing strength from its proximity to larger urban centers and its appeal as a picturesque place to live and visit. The glistening waters of Pewaukee Lake, a popular destination for recreation, further enhance Delafield’s allure, offering a watery counterpoint to the earthy undulations of the surrounding terrain.
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| Location | Delafield, Waukesha County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 43.060842°N, 88.403708°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 53018 |
| Area Code | 608 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Delafield, 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 Delafield includes coordinates 43.060842°N, 88.403708°W, situated in Waukesha County. ZIP code 53018. 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. 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.