Reedsburg, Wisconsin Weather
Reedsburg, Wisconsin — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Reedsburg, Sauk County.
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About Reedsburg, Wisconsin
Reedsburg lies at the confluence of rolling farmland and wooded bluffs, a place where the Wisconsin River's tributaries begin their journey. It lies 9.5 miles north-north-west of Sauk, WI (from Sauk, WI: bearing 336°T), and is situated 8.4 miles north-west of North Freedom. The air here carries the scent of freshly turned earth in the spring and the crisp, dry whisper of fallen leaves in autumn, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that beats at its core. The landscape is a study in gentle transitions: broad fields of corn and soybeans give way to stands of oak and maple, their canopies a vibrant green in summer and a fiery spectacle come October. Along the ridges, limestone outcrops peek through the foliage, remnants of an ancient seabed, their weathered faces catching the late afternoon sun and casting long, dramatic shadows across the valleys. The Baraboo River, a ribbon of silver, winds its way through the outskirts, its banks a haven for herons and kingfishers, their quick movements a fleeting punctuation against the stillness. This corner of Sauk County has a history deeply rooted in the land and the hardy souls who first settled it. Reedsburg’s founding was tied to the burgeoning railroad industry, a vital artery that brought prosperity and connected this agricultural hub to wider markets. The economy still leans heavily on the bounty of the soil, with dairy farms and crop cultivation forming the backbone of local enterprise, their harvest trucked to processing plants that hum with activity. A notable landmark, the historic downtown district, still showcases buildings from its early days, their brick facades a testament to enduring craftsmanship. The town's character is one of quiet resilience, a place where neighbors know each other's names and the pace of life allows for thoughtful conversation, a steady rhythm that echoes the predictable turning of the seasons.
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| Location | Reedsburg, Sauk County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 43.532481°N, 90.002626°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 53959, 53958 |
| Area Code | 920 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Reedsburg, Wisconsin Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Reedsburg, 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 Reedsburg includes coordinates 43.532481°N, 90.002626°W, situated in Sauk County. ZIP code 53959, 53958. Telephone area code: 920. 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.
