Middleton, Wisconsin — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Middleton, Dane County.
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Middleton unfolds across rolling terrain where the rich, dark earth of Wisconsin yields to a sky that seems to stretch on forever, especially as dusk paints the western horizon in bruised purples and fiery oranges. It lies 5.5 miles west-north-west of Madison, WI (from Madison, WI: bearing 288°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north of Fitchburg. The landscape is a gentle push and pull of fertile farmland, interspersed with the denser green of oak and maple woodlands, their leaves rustling with secrets carried on the breeze. Cobblestone streets, worn smooth by decades of footsteps, wind through a downtown that feels both vibrant and comfortably familiar, a place where the scent of freshly baked bread from local bakeries mingles with the crisp, clean air. This is a place that breathes with the seasons, from the stark beauty of winter to the lush abundance of summer, each transition marked by subtle shifts in light and the very texture of the land. The roots of Middleton run deep, reaching back to its founding as a crossroads settlement, a place where travelers and farmers alike found common ground. Its economic heart has long been tied to the land, with agriculture forming a foundational pillar, evident in the sprawling fields that surround the community. Yet, Middleton has also cultivated a spirit of innovation, fostering a diverse local economy that now includes thriving technology companies and a burgeoning craft beverage scene, a testament to its adaptable character. The Pheasant Branch Conservancy, a precious natural jewel, offers a sanctuary of wetlands and prairies, a place where the calls of migratory birds echo the whispers of history and where the quiet hum of everyday life finds a peaceful counterpoint. This is a community that honors its past while actively shaping its future, a place where the rhythm of progress beats in harmony with the enduring pulse of the land.
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| Location | Middleton, Dane County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 43.097217°N, 89.504288°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 53562 |
| Area Code | 715 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Middleton, 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 Middleton includes coordinates 43.097217°N, 89.504288°W, situated in Dane County. ZIP code 53562. 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.