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Friesland, Wisconsin, unfolds as a quiet testament to the rolling countryside, where fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons softened by the haze of summer. It lies 26.1 miles east-south-east of Douglas, WI (from Douglas, WI: bearing 106°T), and is situated 8.2 miles west of Fox Lake. The land here is a generous quilt of fertile soil, gently sloped and punctuated by the occasional cluster of mature oak and maple trees that offer a welcome shade. A noticeable stillness often settles over Friesland, broken only by the distant rumble of a tractor or the call of unseen birds. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a crisp freshness, hinting at the vast, open skies that preside over this agricultural heartland. The history of Friesland is deeply intertwined with the agricultural endeavors of its settlers, many of whom sought fertile ground for their livelihoods. The local economy remains firmly rooted in farming, with the landscape itself bearing witness to generations of cultivation. While not a place of bustling industry, Friesland possesses a distinctive character, a quiet resilience born from its connection to the land. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the seasons, a predictable cadence that has shaped the community and its enduring spirit.
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| Location | Friesland, Columbia County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 43.588595°N, 89.067335°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 53935 |
| Area Code | 920 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Friesland, 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 Friesland includes coordinates 43.588595°N, 89.067335°W, situated in Columbia County. ZIP code 53935. Telephone area code: 920. 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.