River Falls, Wisconsin Weather
River Falls, Wisconsin — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for River Falls, Pierce County.
Full aviation weather for River Falls is published on the Lake Elmo Airport (K21D) page, 24 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of River Falls have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near River Falls: Red Wing Regional Airport (KRGK) 32 km · South St Paul Municipal Airport/Richard E Fleming Field (KSGS) 32 km · New Richmond Regional Airport (KRNH) 33 km · Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (KSTP) 35 km · Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (KMSP) 47 km
Conditions reported at K21D describe the airfield itself. Weather 24 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at River Falls specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About River Falls, Wisconsin
River Falls unfolds along the emerald banks of the Kinnickinnic River, a place where the land itself seems to exhale a quiet contentment. It lies 15.8 miles east of Cottage Grove, MN (from Cottage Grove, MN: bearing 81°T), and is situated 8.3 miles east-south-east of Afton. The terrain here is a study in gentle slopes and rolling meadows, punctuated by stands of mature oak and maple that turn the air to a soft, dappled green during the summer months. The river, a ribbon of cool, clear water, is the lifeblood of this landscape, its persistent murmur a constant companion. In the spring, the scent of damp earth and budding leaves hangs heavy, while autumn paints the hillsides in hues of russet and gold, a fleeting, breathtaking spectacle. The character of River Falls is one of quiet resilience, a community that draws strength from the enduring beauty of its natural surroundings. The very name River Falls hints at the town's deep connection to the powerful currents that have shaped its past. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile valleys and the promise of water power, established a thriving agricultural center, and the echoes of that industrious spirit can still be felt. While farming remains a significant thread in the local economy, the presence of a state university has infused River Falls with a youthful energy, bringing with it a vibrant academic atmosphere and a diverse population. The historic downtown, with its well-preserved brick buildings, offers a glimpse into an earlier era, a place where the pace of life still allows for a friendly nod between neighbors. It is a place where the past is not forgotten, but rather woven into the ongoing story of River Falls.
Live animated radar for River Falls 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.
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| Location | River Falls, Pierce County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 44.861356°N, 92.623808°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 54022 |
| Area Code | 715 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This River Falls, Wisconsin Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for River Falls, Wisconsin, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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 River Falls includes coordinates 44.861356°N, 92.623808°W, situated in Pierce County. ZIP code 54022. 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. 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.
