Long Lake, Wisconsin Weather
Long Lake, Wisconsin — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Long Lake, Florence County.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Long Lake.
About Long Lake, Wisconsin
Long Lake rests in a quiet embrace of Wisconsin's Northwoods, its waters a deep, cool blue reflecting the endless sky. It lies 76.9 miles north-east of Wausau, WI (from Wausau, WI: bearing 37°T), and is situated 17.3 miles south of Iron River. The surrounding landscape is a tapestry of dense pine and hardwood forests, their branches reaching skyward like ancient, gnarled fingers. Rolling terrain, softened by centuries of glacial passage, gives way to the lake’s broad expanse, its shores fringed with reeds and the occasional sandy cove. The air here carries the sharp, clean scent of evergreen needles and damp earth, a constant, invigorating perfume that settles deep within the lungs. Even in the height of summer, a refreshing coolness often lingers, a testament to the deep, shaded woods and the vast, life-giving water. The story of Long Lake is inextricably linked to the bounty of its natural surroundings. For generations, this area thrived on the timber industry, the echoes of logging camps and sawmills now faded into the whispers of the wind through the trees. Today, the local economy is a more gentle hum, a blend of tourism drawn by the lake's pristine beauty and the enduring spirit of those who call this place home. The waters themselves are a livelihood, supporting small fishing operations and offering endless recreation for visitors who come to boat, swim, and cast a line. Small, independent businesses dot the landscape, each with its own unique character, contributing to the unhurried rhythm of daily life in Long Lake.
Live animated radar for Long Lake and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Long Lake, Florence County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 45.842737°N, 88.6679°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 54542 |
| Area Code | 715 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Long Lake, Wisconsin Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Long Lake, 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 Long Lake includes coordinates 45.842737°N, 88.667900°W, situated in Florence County. ZIP code 54542. 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.
