Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Weather
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Wauwatosa, Milwaukee County.
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About Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Wauwatosa unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, where the Menomonee River, a ribbon of silver, has etched its patient course through the land. It lies 2.3 miles north of West Allis, WI (from West Allis, WI: bearing 359°T), and is situated 5.2 miles west of Milwaukee. The air here, especially in the late afternoon when the sun begins its descent, carries a peculiar sweetness, a blend of damp earth and the distant hum of life, a fragrance that seems to cling to the mature oaks and maples that line its avenues. Houses, many of them built in sturdy, welcoming styles, perch on slight rises, their porches often adorned with potted ferns, suggesting a community that values both rootedness and a touch of quiet refinement. Even the shadows that lengthen across the manicured lawns seem to possess a certain softness, an invitation to linger and observe the unhurried passing of the day. This is a place where history breathes in the very bricks and mortar of its older structures, a testament to the industrious spirit that first settled these fertile grounds. Wauwatosa's roots run deep, tracing back to a time when agriculture was king, and the land yielded its bounty to determined hands. Though the fields have largely given way to more settled pursuits, the echoes of that agricultural past can still be felt, a subtle undercurrent in the town's character. The local economy, now a vibrant mix of healthcare, education, and small businesses, retains a down-to-earth sensibility, a focus on quality and community that feels both enduring and authentic. Visitors often remark on the pleasant surprise of discovering the Milwaukee County Zoo, a sprawling sanctuary of creatures great and small, a beloved landmark that has captivated generations.
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| Location | Wauwatosa, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 43.049457°N, 88.007588°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 53213 |
| Area Code | 608 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Wauwatosa, 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 Wauwatosa includes coordinates 43.049457°N, 88.007588°W, situated in Milwaukee County. ZIP code 53213. 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. 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.
