Monona, Wisconsin Weather
Monona, Wisconsin — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Monona, Dane County.
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About Monona, Wisconsin
Monona rests on the isthmus-like finger of land between two of the Yahara River's Chain of Lakes, a place where the water’s breath is a constant, tangible presence. It lies 3.5 miles east-south-east of Madison, WI (from Madison, WI: bearing 102°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north-east of Fitchburg. The land itself rises gently, the fertile soil that once nurtured crops now supporting neat rows of houses and the vibrant green of well-tended parks. From its shores, the expansive waters of Lake Monona mirror the sky, their surfaces often rippled by the wind, catching the late afternoon sun in a thousand fleeting glints. The air here carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of mown grass and the distant scent of blooming trees, particularly potent in the humid embrace of a Wisconsin summer. Mature oaks and maples line the residential streets, their broad canopies forming dappled tunnels of shade, a quiet invitation to linger and observe the unhurried passage of a summer day. The story of Monona is deeply entwined with the flow of water and the agricultural bounty of Dane County, a legacy that echoes in its very layout. Once part of the rolling farmland that defined this region, Monona emerged as a distinct community, its development spurred by the burgeoning growth of Madison and the enduring appeal of lakeside living. The local economy, while diversifying, still draws a quiet strength from its proximity to the capital city, offering a blend of residential comfort and accessible urban amenities. Along its eastern edge, Olbrich Botanical Gardens stands as a testament to the region's natural beauty, its greenhouses and meticulously maintained landscapes drawing visitors who seek a moment of tranquil immersion. This is a place where the rhythm of life often follows the sun’s arc across the sky, where evenings are marked by the gentle lapping of waves against the shore and the contented hum of a community at peace.
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| Location | Monona, Dane County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 43.062219°N, 89.334007°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 53716 |
| Area Code | 608 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Monona, Wisconsin Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Monona, 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 Monona includes coordinates 43.062219°N, 89.334007°W, situated in Dane County. ZIP code 53716. Telephone area code: 608. 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.
