Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Sturgeon Bay, Door County.
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Sturgeon Bay is a place where the land breathes deep, exhaling the scent of pine and the tang of freshwater. It lies 19.8 miles north-east of Lincoln, WI (from Lincoln, WI: bearing 41°T), and is situated 8.4 miles south-south-west of Carlsville. Here, the great lake, Michigan, is a constant companion, its moods reflected in the sky that arches over the wide expanse of the bay. The terrain is a study in gentle slopes, rising from the water's edge to meet rolling hills, their crests softened by mature forests that whisper secrets in the wind. The air itself feels clean, invigorated by the constant movement of water and sky, carrying the distant cry of gulls and the low hum of industry. This is a landscape that invites contemplation, a place where the horizon feels both vast and intimately familiar, promising a quiet strength to those who linger. The history of Sturgeon Bay is deeply intertwined with the very waters that define it, a legacy etched in the sturdy hulls of ships that once plied these shores and the enduring spirit of its people. For generations, the bounty of the lake and the fertile earth have sustained its economy, from the early days of fishing and logging to the robust shipbuilding that became its hallmark. The iconic lighthouses, stoic sentinels against the darkening sky, stand as silent witnesses to this maritime heritage, their beams once guiding vessels through the treacherous passage. Today, Sturgeon Bay continues to honor its past while embracing a vibrant present, its waterfront alive with the comings and goings of pleasure craft and the murmur of summer visitors drawn to its unique charm, a place where the echoes of industry mingle with the timeless rhythm of the seasons.
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| Location | Sturgeon Bay, Door County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 44.834164°N, 87.377042°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 54235 |
| Area Code | 715 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Sturgeon 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 Sturgeon Bay includes coordinates 44.834164°N, 87.377042°W, situated in Door County. ZIP code 54235. 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.