Fontana, Wisconsin Weather
Fontana, Wisconsin — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Fontana, Walworth County.
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About Fontana, Wisconsin
Fontana rests on the southern shores of Geneva Lake, a broad, shimmering expanse that dictates the very pulse of this Walworth County gem. It lies 17.6 miles north-north-west of Woodstock, IL (from Woodstock, IL: bearing 339°T), and is situated 8.5 miles south of Elkhorn. The land here, a gentle rolling terrain softened by centuries of cultivation and glacial legacy, rises and falls with a quiet grace, supporting a patchwork of manicured lawns, stately homes, and the deep, verdant embrace of mature trees. In summer, the air hums with the industrious buzz of dragonflies and the distant laughter of children, while the lake itself, a sapphire jewel under a wide Wisconsin sky, reflects the shifting moods of the clouds, from the pearly luminescence of dawn to the fiery blush of sunset. The character of Fontana is one of serene prosperity, a place where the natural beauty of the lake is not merely an amenity but the fundamental essence of its being, drawing a steady stream of visitors and residents who find solace and recreation in its watery embrace. The history of Fontana is inextricably tied to the allure of Geneva Lake, which began drawing summer visitors and affluent families in the late 19th century, transforming its landscape from agricultural fields to a popular resort destination. The local economy, though diversified, still retains a strong connection to tourism and the service industry, catering to the seasonal influx of those seeking respite by the water. Grand old hotels, though some have yielded to modern condominiums, still whisper tales of a bygone era of opulence, and the remnants of this Gilded Age can be seen in the architecture and the enduring charm of the lakefront. While no longer a booming industrial hub, Fontana’s distinctive character is marked by its enduring appeal as a vacation and retirement haven, a place where the rhythm of life is often dictated by the gentle lapping of waves against the shore and the shared appreciation for the enduring beauty of Geneva Lake.
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| Location | Fontana, Walworth County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 42.551406°N, 88.575101°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 53125 |
| Area Code | 608 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Fontana, Wisconsin Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Fontana, 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 Fontana includes coordinates 42.551406°N, 88.575101°W, situated in Walworth County. ZIP code 53125. 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.
