Rome, Wisconsin Weather
Rome, Wisconsin — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Rome, Jefferson County.
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About Rome, Wisconsin
Rome rests in a landscape shaped by ancient glacial forces, where rolling hills, softened by centuries of cultivation, give way to the broad, placid expanse of the Crawfish River. It lies 20.3 miles west of Waukesha, WI (from Waukesha, WI: bearing 264°T), and is situated 9.1 miles east of Jefferson. The land here breathes a quiet, verdant rhythm, a tapestry of emerald fields and the deep, shadowed green of woodlands. When the sun dips low, it casts a honeyed light across the stubble of harvested corn and the shimmering surface of the water, imbuing the air with a palpable sense of peace. The sky, a vast canvas in this part of Jefferson County, can shift from brilliant azure to the bruised purples and oranges of an approaching storm, a constant, dramatic backdrop to the gentle contours of Rome. Originally settled by pioneers drawn to the fertile soil and the promise of the river, Rome's early economy was deeply rooted in agriculture, with dairy farms and crop cultivation forming its backbone. Though the whispers of that past are still present in the weathered barns and the enduring connection to the land, the character of Rome has evolved. Today, a quiet industriousness hums beneath the surface, supporting a community that values its connection to the natural world. The Crawfish River, more than just a geographical feature, serves as a vital artery, offering opportunities for recreation and a constant reminder of the water's enduring influence on the character of Rome.
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| Location | Rome, Jefferson County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 42.980285°N, 88.631213°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 53178, 54457, 53137 |
| Area Code | 715, 608 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Rome, Wisconsin Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Rome, 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 Rome includes coordinates 42.980285°N, 88.631213°W, situated in Jefferson County. ZIP code 53178, 54457, 53137. Telephone area code: 715, 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.
