Glendale, Wisconsin Weather
Glendale, Wisconsin — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Glendale, Milwaukee County.
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About Glendale, Wisconsin
Glendale unfolds as a quiet tapestry of suburban living, where the gentle roll of the land suggests a history of agriculture that has now yielded to manicured lawns and mature trees. It lies 6.8 miles north-north-west of Milwaukee, WI (from Milwaukee, WI: bearing 348°T), and is situated 9.0 miles north-north-east of West Allis. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a damp, earthy scent, a reminder of the nearby Milwaukee River and the fertile soil that still underpins the cultivated beauty. Streets wind with a natural flow, mirroring the subtle contours of the terrain, and the houses, varied in their styles but unified by a sense of settled permanence, seem to rise organically from the ground. The sky, a vast expanse over Glendale, often displays a soft, diffused light, particularly during the twilight hours, painting the clouds in hues of rose and lavender that lend a painterly quality to the everyday scene. The legacy of Glendale is one of transformation, from its agrarian roots to a modern residential hub within the greater Milwaukee metropolitan area. Early settlers, drawn by the rich farmland, laid the groundwork for what would become a community focused on providing a peaceful refuge for its inhabitants. While large-scale industry is not the defining characteristic of Glendale, its local economy is buoyed by a network of small businesses and service providers that cater to the daily needs of its residents, fostering a sense of self-sufficiency. The presence of the Milwaukee River, a significant waterway, has always been a defining feature, influencing development and offering recreational opportunities. Glendale stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of a place that balances the convenience of urban proximity with the quietude of a well-established neighborhood.
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| Location | Glendale, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 43.135288°N, 87.935642°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 54638, 53209 |
| Area Code | 715, 608 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Glendale, Wisconsin Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Glendale, 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 Glendale includes coordinates 43.135288°N, 87.935642°W, situated in Milwaukee County. ZIP code 54638, 53209. Telephone area code: 715, 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.
