Sun Prairie, Wisconsin Weather
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Sun Prairie, Dane County.
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About Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Sun Prairie unfolds across rolling terrain, a landscape shaped by the patient hand of glacial melt and the vast expanse of Wisconsin's fertile heartland. It lies 12.2 miles north-east of Madison, WI (from Madison, WI: bearing 51°T), and is situated 6.6 miles north of Vilas. The sky here feels immense, a canvas that shifts from the sharp, crystalline blue of winter to the soft, bruised purples and oranges of a summer dusk, casting a warm, golden glow across the cultivated fields that fringe its edges. Wide streets, lined with a mix of sturdy brick buildings and newer constructions, offer glimpses of manicured lawns and the steady hum of everyday life, a rhythm that speaks of both progress and a deep-rooted connection to the land. The air, especially in the morning, carries the clean scent of damp earth and distant agriculture, a constant reminder of the agricultural heritage that still underpins the character of Sun Prairie. This place, Sun Prairie, has a history tied to the bounty of the soil, its economy long anchored by farming and the industries that support it, though it has gracefully evolved to embrace a wider range of businesses and a growing population. It was a stop along the railway lines that once connected the Midwest, a vital artery for transporting grain and goods, and echoes of that past can still be felt in the town's layout and the enduring presence of its historic depot. While no single, towering landmark defines its skyline, the quiet dignity of its public spaces and the approachable nature of its residents contribute to a palpable sense of community, a place where the past is not forgotten but integrated into the present, lending a unique texture to the daily lives lived here.
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| Location | Sun Prairie, Dane County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 43.183605°N, 89.213725°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 53590, 53596 |
| Area Code | 715 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Sun Prairie, Wisconsin Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Sun Prairie, 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 Sun Prairie includes coordinates 43.183605°N, 89.213725°W, situated in Dane County. ZIP code 53590, 53596. 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.
