Rhinelander, Wisconsin Weather
Rhinelander, Wisconsin — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Rhinelander, Oneida County.
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About Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Rhinelander rests at the confluence of a vibrant Northwoods spirit and the enduring legacy of its wilder origins. It lies 48.0 miles north-north-east of Wausau, WI (from Wausau, WI: bearing 13°T), and is situated 19.2 miles north-east of Tomahawk. The landscape here is a study in green and blue, with the Wisconsin River, a serpentine artery, weaving through a terrain of rolling hills and dense forests of pine and hardwood. In the late afternoon, sunlight slants through the venerable trees, casting long, dancing shadows that play across moss-covered granite outcrops, hinting at the ancient geological forces that shaped this land. The air, especially after a rain, carries the sharp, clean scent of pine needles and damp earth, a constant reminder of the surrounding wilderness that presses in, a silent, breathing presence on the edge of civilization. This place, Rhinelander, owes its existence to the insatiable appetite of the timber industry, a history etched into the very bedrock of its development. Sawmills once hummed with a tireless industry, their output fueling the growth of a nation, and though the giants of that era have long since fallen, the echoes of their labor linger in the town's foundational character. Today, the local economy finds its footing in a blend of tourism, drawn by the abundant lakes and recreational opportunities, and a resurgent spirit of entrepreneurship, often rooted in the resourcefulness that defined its pioneers. The Rhinelander Hodag, a mythical creature of local folklore, serves as a whimsical mascot, a testament to the town's enduring connection to its Northwoods heritage and a touch of playful spirit that infuses its everyday life.
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| Location | Rhinelander, Oneida County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 45.636623°N, 89.412075°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 54501 |
| Area Code | 715 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Rhinelander, Wisconsin Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Rhinelander, 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 Rhinelander includes coordinates 45.636623°N, 89.412075°W, situated in Oneida County. ZIP code 54501. 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.
