Nelson, Wisconsin Weather
Nelson, Wisconsin — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Nelson, Buffalo County.
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About Nelson, Wisconsin
Nelson unfurls its quiet presence along the wide, generous sweep of the Mississippi River, where the land itself seems to lean towards the water. It lies 24.8 miles south of Dunn, WI (from Dunn, WI: bearing 189°T), and is situated 2.8 miles north-north-east of Wabasha. Bluffs rise with a soft, green dignity, their forested slopes a testament to the enduring power of nature, giving way to fertile bottomlands that stretch and breathe under an immense sky. The air here carries a faint, damp perfume of river silt and ripening crops, a scent that settles deep in the lungs and speaks of seasons turning. Sunlight, when it breaks through the clouds, paints the broad river in shifting hues of pewter and gold, catching the distant shimmer of barges and the hurried flight of gulls. The story of Nelson is intrinsically tied to the mighty Mississippi, a waterway that has long dictated the rhythm of life and commerce here. Originally settled by those drawn to its steamboat access and rich agricultural potential, the community has weathered the ebb and flow of river traffic and the evolving landscape of farming. While the days of bustling river trade may have softened, the spirit of industry persists, evident in the fields of corn and soybeans that carpet the surrounding terrain, and in the small businesses that anchor the village's core. The very character of Nelson is shaped by this proximity to the river, a constant, murmuring presence that lends a unique stillness to the everyday comings and goings.
Live animated radar for Nelson and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Nelson, Buffalo County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 44.420245°N, 92.008222°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 54756 |
| Area Code | 715 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Nelson, Wisconsin Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Nelson, 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 Nelson includes coordinates 44.420245°N, 92.008222°W, situated in Buffalo County. ZIP code 54756. 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.
