Fox Point, Wisconsin Weather
Fox Point, Wisconsin — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Fox Point, Milwaukee County.
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About Fox Point, Wisconsin
Fox Point’s northernmost edge spills gently toward the vast, cool expanse of Lake Michigan, its shoreline a subtle curve of sandy bluff and weathered stone. It lies 6.9 miles south-east of Mequon, WI (from Mequon, WI: bearing 143°T), and is situated 8.2 miles north of Milwaukee. The air here carries the clean, damp scent of freshwater, a constant companion to the manicured lawns and mature oak trees that define the residential streets. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, casts long, soft shadows across the verdant yards, illuminating the quiet dignity of the homes and the winding paths that lead to hidden pockets of woodland. This is a place where the land itself seems to exhale a sense of calm, a quiet repose punctuated by the distant, rhythmic pulse of the lake. The history of Fox Point is deeply intertwined with the agricultural legacy of Milwaukee County, its early days marked by farms and orchards that once stretched across the rolling terrain. As the urban sprawl of Milwaukee expanded, Fox Point emerged as a desirable residential enclave, attracting families drawn to its natural beauty and its commitment to preserving green spaces. While the grand estates of earlier eras have given way to more varied housing, the character of Fox Point remains one of understated elegance and a strong sense of community stewardship. The local economy, while no longer dominated by agriculture, benefits from its proximity to the metropolitan center, offering residents a peaceful retreat with convenient access to urban amenities. The presence of the historic North Point Lighthouse, a steadfast beacon on the shoreline, serves as a quiet reminder of the area's maritime past and its enduring connection to the Great Lakes.
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| Location | Fox Point, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 43.15751°N, 87.901753°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 53217 |
| Area Code | 608 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Fox Point, Wisconsin Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Fox Point, 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 Fox Point includes coordinates 43.157510°N, 87.901753°W, situated in Milwaukee County. ZIP code 53217. 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.
