Silver Lake, Wisconsin Weather
Silver Lake, Wisconsin — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Silver Lake, Waushara County.
Full aviation weather for Silver Lake is published on the Wautoma Municipal Airport (KY50) page, 6 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 Silver Lake 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 Silver Lake: Waupaca Municipal Airport (KPCZ) 35 km · Central County Airport (K68C) 53 km · Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) 54 km · Brennand Airport (K79C) 54 km · Portage Municipal Airport (KC47) 59 km
Conditions reported at KY50 describe the airfield itself. Weather 6 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Silver Lake specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Silver Lake.
About Silver Lake, Wisconsin
Silver Lake rests in the heart of Wisconsin's glacial moraine country, a landscape sculpted by ancient ice. It lies 30.2 miles north-east of Douglas, WI (from Douglas, WI: bearing 34°T), and is situated 5.3 miles south of Waushara. Rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of dense hardwood forests and open fields, define its character, their contours softened by the passage of seasons. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries a crisp, clean scent, a subtle blend of pine needles and damp earth, hinting at the wilder spaces that still hold sway. The land itself breathes with a quiet resilience, its terrain a gentle undulation that leads the eye towards the shimmering expanse of the lake, its surface often mirroring the vast, ever-changing sky with remarkable clarity. The very light seems to linger here, casting a warm, diffused glow on the fields of corn and soybeans that stretch towards the horizon, a quiet testament to the enduring agricultural spirit of the place. The history of Silver Lake is deeply entwined with the rich soil and the abundant waters that have sustained its people for generations. Originally settled by European immigrants drawn to the fertile land for farming, the area developed a robust agricultural economy, with dairy farms and crop production forming the backbone of its prosperity. The lake itself has always been a focal point, offering not only a source of life but also a place for recreation, its cool waters a welcome respite during the hot summer months. While farming remains a significant presence, the local economy has diversified, embracing tourism and the allure of its natural beauty, drawing visitors seeking the tranquility and outdoor pursuits Silver Lake so readily offers. The character of Silver Lake is one of quiet perseverance, a place where the legacy of its pioneers is still felt in the enduring connection to the land and the unhurried rhythm of life.
Live animated radar for Silver Lake 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.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Silver Lake, Waushara County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 44.055256°N, 89.22623°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 54982, 53170 |
| Area Code | 715, 608 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Silver Lake, Wisconsin Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Silver Lake, 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 Silver Lake includes coordinates 44.055256°N, 89.226230°W, situated in Waushara County. ZIP code 54982, 53170. 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. 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.
