Marathon, Wisconsin Weather
Marathon, Wisconsin — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Marathon, Marathon County.
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About Marathon, Wisconsin
Marathon, Wisconsin, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of glaciers, leaving behind a terrain of rolling hills and fertile plains that beckon agriculture. It lies 10.5 miles west-south-west of Wausau, WI (from Wausau, WI: bearing 259°T), and is situated 8.2 miles west of Rib Mountain. The Wisconsin River, a vital artery, carves its way through the region, its presence influencing settlement patterns and early industry, offering both transport and power. Historically, Marathon grew from the aspirations of settlers drawn to the rich timberlands and the promise of fertile soil, its economy evolving from logging camps to a more diversified agricultural base, with dairy farming and manufacturing becoming cornerstones. The air here often carries the scent of damp earth after a summer rain, a subtle perfume of the land that has sustained Marathon for generations. The cultural character of Marathon is one of quiet resilience, a steady hum of community life that thrives on tradition and neighborly connection. While no grand, world-renowned landmarks dominate its skyline, the charm of Marathon lies in its everyday spaces – the familiar storefronts, the welcoming parks where children's laughter echoes in the afternoon sun. The spirit of Marathon is perhaps best seen in its local festivals and the shared pride in its agricultural heritage. Though not a hub for major league sports, a strong sense of local competition and camaraderie can be found on its ball fields. This is a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates much of life, a steady, grounding beat that resonates through the lives of its residents.
Live animated radar for Marathon and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Marathon, Marathon County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 44.929134°N, 89.840404°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 54448 |
| Area Code | 715 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Marathon, Wisconsin Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Marathon, 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 Marathon includes coordinates 44.929134°N, 89.840404°W, situated in Marathon County. ZIP code 54448. 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.
