Sister Bay, Wisconsin Weather
Sister Bay, Wisconsin — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Sister Bay, Door County.
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About Sister Bay, Wisconsin
Sister Bay unfolds along the western edge of a vast, shimmering freshwater sea, its shoreline a gentle curve of weathered stone and sandy stretches. It lies 6.4 miles north-west of Door, WI (from Door, WI: bearing 326°T), and is situated 7.4 miles north-east of Gibraltar. The air here, even on a warm afternoon, carries a crisp, invigorating whisper, a constant reminder of the Great Lake's proximity. The landscape rises in low, verdant bluffs, carpeted with the sturdy, dark green needles of conifers and the broader leaves of deciduous trees that blaze with fiery color in autumn. Charming cottages, their paint faded to soft pastels, cluster near the water's edge, many sporting wide porches that invite lingering. Small boats bob in the harbor, their masts etching delicate lines against the impossibly blue sky, a quiet ballet of masts and sails mirroring the slow dance of clouds overhead. The enduring spirit of Sister Bay is deeply rooted in its past as a vital stopping point for Great Lakes shipping and a haven for Scandinavian immigrants who found fertile ground and a familiar, watery horizon. This heritage is subtly present in the town's unhurried pace and its enduring connection to the water, which continues to fuel a vibrant local economy. Fishing boats still bring in their daily catch, a tradition that feeds the popular waterfront restaurants, and the summer months see an influx of visitors drawn to the beaches and the quaint shops lining the main street. The iconic Sister Bay Bowl, a beloved landmark, stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of simple pleasures and community gathering, a place where generations have shared laughter and stories under the expansive, star-dusted Wisconsin sky.
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| Location | Sister Bay, Door County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 45.187211°N, 87.120945°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 54234 |
| Area Code | 715 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Sister Bay, Wisconsin Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Sister Bay, 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 Sister Bay includes coordinates 45.187211°N, 87.120945°W, situated in Door County. ZIP code 54234. 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.
