Ellison Bay, Wisconsin Weather
Ellison Bay, Wisconsin — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Ellison Bay, Door County.
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About Ellison Bay, Wisconsin
Ellison Bay unfolds along the rugged northeastern lip of the Door Peninsula, where the land slopes with a certain earnestness toward the vast, cool expanse of Green Bay. It lies 10.0 miles north of Door, WI (from Door, WI: bearing 353°T), and is situated 5.2 miles north-north-east of Sister Bay. Here, the air carries the briny tang of the water, a constant whisper against the backdrop of dense cedar and hardwood forests that cling to the limestone bluffs. The terrain is a study in contrasts: sheer drops to the water’s edge give way to surprisingly sheltered coves, and the winding roads, often canopied by ancient trees, reveal sudden, breathtaking vistas of the bay, its surface a shifting mosaic of blues and grays under the ever-present sky. The very character of Ellison Bay seems to be etched by the persistent wind and the relentless lapping of waves, shaping the gnarled branches of the trees and the weathered faces of its permanent residents. This quiet corner of Door County, once a hub for fishing and logging, now finds its pulse in a more leisurely rhythm, a testament to its enduring appeal. Historically, the rich clay soil and abundant timber supported a thriving community, a legacy that can still be glimpsed in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture and the lingering scent of woodsmoke on a crisp autumn evening. Today, Ellison Bay’s economy is largely sustained by the seasonal influx of visitors drawn to its natural beauty and serene atmosphere, finding solace in its uncrowded beaches, its artisanal shops, and the quiet hum of its small, independent businesses. The famed Ellison Bay Bluff State Natural Area, a significant landmark, offers trails that wind through pristine woodlands and provide unparalleled views, a tangible connection to the wild heart of this distinctive locality.
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| Location | Ellison Bay, Door County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 45.254709°N, 87.071503°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 54210 |
| Area Code | 715 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Ellison Bay, Wisconsin Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Ellison Bay, 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 Ellison Bay includes coordinates 45.254709°N, 87.071503°W, situated in Door County. ZIP code 54210. 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.
