Mineral Point, Wisconsin Weather
Mineral Point, Wisconsin — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Mineral Point, Iowa County.
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About Mineral Point, Wisconsin
Mineral Point, a place of quiet consequence, unfolds across rolling hills that cradle its historic core. It lies 25.8 miles east-south-east of Grant, WI (from Grant, WI: bearing 102°T), and is situated 7.8 miles south-west of Iowa. The landscape here is a study in subtle transitions, where fertile valleys give way to the more rugged outcrops that hint at the earth’s deeper secrets. Oak and hickory trees, their branches gnarled with age, punctuate the fields, their leaves catching the sunlight in a shifting mosaic. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a crispness that speaks of the region's temperate climate, a freshness that seems to scrub the sky clean. Even the very stones underfoot, weathered and moss-kissed, seem to hold a story, a silent testament to the forces that shaped this corner of Wisconsin. The echoes of lead mining, the very reason for Mineral Point's founding, still resonate in its character and its sturdy, stone architecture. Cornish immigrants, drawn by the promise of ore, left an indelible mark, evident in the distinctive stone cottages and the enduring spirit of self-reliance. This heritage informs the local economy, which today finds a different kind of richness in its artisanal crafts and its welcoming embrace of tourism, drawn to the historical authenticity of the place. The old courthouse stands as a stoic sentinel, a reminder of the past, while the vibrant Main Street pulses with a gentle, unhurried energy, a place where local businesses thrive and a deep sense of community is palpable. Mineral Point, in its enduring charm, offers a glimpse into a history that is not just remembered, but actively lived.
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| Location | Mineral Point, Iowa County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 42.859997°N, 90.179847°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 53565 |
| Area Code | 715 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Mineral Point, Wisconsin Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Mineral Point, 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 Mineral Point includes coordinates 42.859997°N, 90.179847°W, situated in Iowa County. ZIP code 53565. 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.
