Lake Delton, Wisconsin Weather
Lake Delton, Wisconsin — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Lake Delton, Sauk County.
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About Lake Delton, Wisconsin
Lake Delton shimmers under a generous Wisconsin sky, a jewel cradled within rolling glaciated terrain. It lies 13.0 miles west-south-west of Douglas, WI (from Douglas, WI: bearing 240°T), and is situated 9.3 miles north-north-west of Baraboo. The landscape here is a study in soft contours, where the land rises and falls like a slumbering giant, its slopes often cloaked in a verdant tapestry of deciduous trees. The air, especially in the hushed hours of dawn, carries a crisp, clean scent, tinged with the earthy perfume of damp soil and pine needles. Along the shorelines, sandy stretches invite repose, offering glimpses of the water's ever-shifting moods, from tranquil glassy surfaces reflecting the heavens to a more boisterous chop when the wind decides to stir. This is a place where the natural world asserts its gentle dominion, its beauty an invitation to slow one's pace and breathe deeply. The story of Lake Delton is intrinsically linked to the very waters that define it, a history shaped by both natural cycles and human ingenuity. Once a vibrant, natural lake, its existence was dramatically altered by a catastrophic dam failure in 2008, leading to its complete drainage and a period of profound transformation. This event, while devastating, also spurred a remarkable resilience and a renewed focus on the area's potential, particularly its appeal as a resort destination. The local economy, once buoyed by the lake's recreational allure, has adapted, with businesses catering to visitors drawn to the surrounding natural beauty and the unique character of a community that has faced and overcome significant challenges. The echoes of past prosperity and the quiet determination of the present are palpable in the rhythm of life here, a testament to the enduring spirit of Lake Delton.
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| Location | Lake Delton, Sauk County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 43.601091°N, 89.793736°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 53965, 53940 |
| Area Code | 920 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Lake Delton, Wisconsin Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lake Delton, 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 Lake Delton includes coordinates 43.601091°N, 89.793736°W, situated in Sauk County. ZIP code 53965, 53940. 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.
