Saint Francis, Wisconsin Weather
Saint Francis, Wisconsin — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Saint Francis, Milwaukee County.
Full aviation weather for Saint Francis is published on the General Mitchell International Airport (KMKE) page, 3 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 Saint Francis 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 Saint Francis: Lawrence J Timmerman Airport (KMWC) 20 km · John H Batten Airport (KRAC) 24 km · Capitol Drive Airport (K02C) 28 km · Sylvania Airport (KC89) 30 km · Waukesha County Airport (KUES) 30 km
Conditions reported at KMKE describe the airfield itself. Weather 3 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Saint Francis specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Saint Francis, Wisconsin
Saint Francis unfolds along the western edge of a vast, shimmering expanse of freshwater, its landscape a gentle descent towards the blue horizon. It lies 5.1 miles south-south-east of Milwaukee, WI (from Milwaukee, WI: bearing 164°T), and is situated 7.4 miles east-south-east of West Allis. The land itself, a mosaic of suburban homes and verdant parklands, carries the subtle undulations of glacial retreat, a topography softened by centuries of wind and rain. Here, the air often carries the scent of mown grass and the faint, briny tang of Lake Michigan, a constant presence that shapes the very character of Saint Francis. Mature oaks and maples, their branches reaching like ancient arms, provide shade and shelter, while the sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, slants through their leaves in warm, golden shafts, illuminating the quiet streets. The history of Saint Francis is inextricably linked to its proximity to the Great Lake and the agricultural roots that once defined this stretch of Wisconsin. Early settlers were drawn to the fertile soil, cultivating crops that fed a growing region, and the rich fishing grounds of the lake provided sustenance and a nascent economy. Though industry has since shifted and diversified, the echoes of that past can still be felt in the enduring sense of community and the quiet pride of its residents. The presence of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewer District's treatment plant, a vital but often overlooked piece of infrastructure, speaks to the ongoing commitment to managing the resources that sustain this place. Saint Francis, in its unhurried way, continues to evolve, a testament to the enduring spirit of its people and the quiet beauty of its lakeside setting.
Live animated radar for Saint Francis 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 | Saint Francis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 42.967516°N, 87.877583°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 53235 |
| Area Code | 608 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Saint Francis, Wisconsin Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Saint Francis, 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 Saint Francis includes coordinates 42.967516°N, 87.877583°W, situated in Milwaukee County. ZIP code 53235. Telephone area code: 608. 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.
