Grafton, Wisconsin Weather
Grafton, Wisconsin — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Grafton, Ozaukee County.
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About Grafton, Wisconsin
Grafton rests where the rolling terrain of Ozaukee County begins to soften, a gentle descent towards the broad expanse of Lake Michigan. It lies 6.0 miles north-north-east of Mequon, WI (from Mequon, WI: bearing 15°T), and is situated 6.1 miles south-west of Port Washington. The land here is a study in subtle transitions, the rich, dark loam of agricultural fields giving way to the more rugged, wooded slopes that hint at the ancient glacial forces that shaped this place. Mature oaks and maples, their leaves a vibrant emerald in the summer and a fiery spectacle in autumn, line the residential streets, casting dappled shadows that shift with the slow passage of the sun. The Milwaukee River, a vital artery, carves its path through the heart of Grafton, its waters reflecting the sky in a constantly changing mosaic, a calming presence in the town's daily life. This region's history is deeply entwined with the Milwaukee River, which once served as a powerful engine for industry. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile land and the river's potential, established mills and factories that fueled Grafton's growth. While the echoes of its industrial past are still discernible in the sturdy brick buildings that stand testament to a bygone era, the local economy has diversified, with a focus now on small businesses and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds Grafton. The annual Ozaukee County Fair, a vibrant celebration of local agriculture and community spirit, draws crowds from across the region, a testament to the enduring traditions that are woven into the fabric of this Wisconsin locale.
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| Location | Grafton, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 43.319726°N, 87.953423°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 53024 |
| Area Code | 608 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Grafton, Wisconsin Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Grafton, 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 Grafton includes coordinates 43.319726°N, 87.953423°W, situated in Ozaukee County. ZIP code 53024. 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.
