Racine, Wisconsin Weather
Racine, Wisconsin — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Racine, Racine County.
Flight conditions near Racine. Data source: locating…
About Racine, Wisconsin
Racine, a city embraced by the vastness of Lake Michigan, unfolds along a fertile plain that whispers of its agricultural past and industrial present. It lies 4.2 miles east-north-east of Mount Pleasant, WI (from Mount Pleasant, WI: bearing 62°T), and is situated 10.0 miles north-north-east of Kenosha. Its history is deeply intertwined with the ebb and flow of the lake, a constant companion shaping its destiny from early settlements to its rise as a manufacturing hub. The landscape here, a gentle undulation toward the water's edge, feels both grounded and expansive, the air often carrying the clean, cool scent of the inland sea. Economically, Racine has long been defined by its industrious spirit, a legacy of innovation and production that continues to resonate, though the nature of work has evolved, embracing new technologies alongside its enduring manufacturing roots. The cultural character of Racine is a reflection of its diverse heritage, a vibrant confluence of traditions that lend a unique texture to everyday life, perhaps most palpable in the quiet hum of activity along its revitalized waterfront. Among its notable landmarks, the iconic Racine Water Tower stands sentinel, a stoic guardian against the sky, while the Racine Art Museum showcases a remarkable collection. Though no major universities call Racine home, its educational landscape is enriched by nearby institutions, and its spirit finds expression in local sporting endeavors. The city has also been touched by the lives of famous individuals, their contributions echoing through the corridors of American culture.
Live animated radar for Racine and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 42.726131°N, 87.782852°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 53403, 53405, 53401, 53402, 53404 |
| Area Code | 715 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Racine, Wisconsin Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Racine, 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 Racine includes coordinates 42.726131°N, 87.782852°W, situated in Racine County. ZIP code 53403, 53405, 53401, 53402, 53404. 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.
