Eau Claire, Wisconsin Weather
Eau Claire, Wisconsin — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Eau Claire, Eau Claire County.
Full aviation weather for Eau Claire is published on the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (KEAU) page, 6 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. 3 airfields within reach of Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire: Menomonie Municipal Score Field (KLUM) 30 km · Chetek Municipal Southworth Airport (KY23) 56 km
Conditions reported at KEAU describe the airfield itself. Weather 6 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Eau Claire specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Eau Claire rests at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire Rivers, a geography that has shaped its very being. It lies 20.4 miles south-south-west of Chippewa, WI (from Chippewa, WI: bearing 210°T), and is situated 2.7 miles west of Altoona. The land here, a gentle sweep of Wisconsin prairie meeting the wooded hills of the north, bears the mark of glacial history, its terrain smoothed and enriched by ancient waters. For generations, this fertile ground and abundant waterways were the lifeblood, first for Indigenous peoples and later for the logging and milling industries that boomed in the 19th century. The economy, once driven by the timber trade, has since diversified, finding new strengths in manufacturing, healthcare, and a growing technology sector, yet the rivers remain a constant, a liquid thread through the city's narrative. The cultural spirit of Eau Claire is one of thoughtful engagement and quiet creativity, a place where community and artistic expression often intertwine. Its notable landmarks, like the historic State Theatre and the impressive Chippewa Valley Museum, offer glimpses into the past and present, while the university campuses foster a vibrant intellectual atmosphere. The arts flourish, drawing inspiration from the surrounding natural beauty and the echoes of its industrious heritage. While the city enjoys a relaxed pace, it also buzzes with energy during its major events, such as the Eaux Claires Music & Arts Festival, which has drawn global attention. Among its most celebrated sons is the musician Justin Vernon, whose evocative work has brought international acclaim to his hometown, embodying a distinctive blend of raw emotion and artistic innovation that resonates deeply within Eau Claire.
Live animated radar for Eau Claire 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 | Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 44.811349°N, 91.498494°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 54701, 54703, 54702 |
| Area Code | 715 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Eau Claire, Wisconsin Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Eau Claire, 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 Eau Claire includes coordinates 44.811349°N, 91.498494°W, situated in Eau Claire County. ZIP code 54701, 54703, 54702. 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.
