Jefferson, Wisconsin Weather
Jefferson, Wisconsin — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Jefferson, Jefferson County.
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About Jefferson, Wisconsin
Jefferson sprawls across a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate work of glaciers, leaving behind fertile plains and a gentle undulation of land that cradles the Rock River. It lies 23.9 miles east-south-east of Sun Prairie, WI (from Sun Prairie, WI: bearing 121°T), and is situated 5.5 miles north-north-east of Fort Atkinson. The air here, especially in late afternoon, often carries the scent of freshly turned earth, mingled with the sweet perfume of blooming clover from surrounding fields. Mature oak trees, their branches thick with the wisdom of seasons, line the streets, their leaves catching the sunlight in a perpetual dance of emerald and gold. The character of Jefferson is one of quiet resilience, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, and the broad, open sky feels like an ever-present companion. The history of Jefferson is deeply intertwined with the fertile soil and the meandering Rock River, which has been a vital artery since its earliest days. Settled by pioneers drawn to the rich farmland, Jefferson grew as an agricultural hub, its economy historically rooted in the bounty of the surrounding countryside. Today, while agriculture remains a significant presence, the town has diversified, embracing small businesses that lend a unique character to its downtown core. A notable landmark is the historic courthouse, a stoic presence that has witnessed generations of community life, its architecture speaking of enduring civic pride. The spirit of Jefferson lies in its ability to blend its agricultural heritage with a forward-looking perspective, a testament to the enduring strength of its people.
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| Location | Jefferson, Jefferson County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 43.005559°N, 88.807327°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 53549 |
| Area Code | 715 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Jefferson, Wisconsin Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Jefferson, 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 Jefferson includes coordinates 43.005559°N, 88.807327°W, situated in Jefferson County. ZIP code 53549. Telephone area code: 715. 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.
