North Prairie, Wisconsin Weather
North Prairie, Wisconsin — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for North Prairie, Waukesha County.
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About North Prairie, Wisconsin
North Prairie unfurls itself across a landscape shaped by the slow, patient artistry of glaciers, where the land rises and falls in gentle swells, like a slumbering giant’s breath. It lies 10.3 miles west-south-west of Waukesha, WI (from Waukesha, WI: bearing 239°T), and is situated 9.1 miles west of Village of Waukesha. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons punctuated by stands of oak and maple, their leaves catching the slanted afternoon sun in a fleeting dance of gold and green. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil mingled with the faint sweetness of clover. A scattering of modest homes and weathered farmsteads dot the countryside, each with its own quiet story etched into the clapboard and the surrounding fences. Here, the sky feels vast and encompassing, a boundless canvas where clouds drift with an almost deliberate grace, and the distant rumble of thunder promises the rich moisture that sustains this fertile ground. The history of North Prairie is tied to the rich agricultural heritage of this region, a place where generations have coaxed sustenance from the earth, fostering a spirit of quiet resilience and self-reliance. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile soil and open spaces, established a community that continues to value hard work and neighborly support. The local economy, while diversified, still hums with the rhythm of the seasons, with farming remaining a significant thread in its fabric, alongside small businesses that serve the immediate needs of its residents. The absence of grand monuments is, in itself, a kind of landmark; the true marvel of North Prairie lies in its understated endurance, in the steady, unpretentious way it continues to be a home for those who appreciate the enduring beauty of the land and the simple strength of community.
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| Location | North Prairie, Waukesha County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 42.934456°N, 88.405374°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 53153 |
| Area Code | 608 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This North Prairie, Wisconsin Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for North Prairie, 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 North Prairie includes coordinates 42.934456°N, 88.405374°W, situated in Waukesha County. ZIP code 53153. 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.
