Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Whitefish Bay, Milwaukee County.
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Whitefish Bay unfolds as a verdant jewel along the western edge of a vast, shimmering freshwater sea. It lies 5.2 miles north of Milwaukee, WI (from Milwaukee, WI: bearing 4°T), and is situated 8.6 miles north-east of West Allis. The land here, gently rolling and deeply rooted, is a mosaic of mature oak and maple trees, their branches often laden with the soft, diffused light of the Great Lakes sky. Beneath this leafy canopy, the neighborhoods of Whitefish Bay are a testament to thoughtful planning, with wide, tree-lined streets that invite leisurely strolls and a palpable sense of established calm. The air carries a subtle, clean scent, a blend of damp earth and distant water, and the quiet hum of suburban life is punctuated by the calls of unseen birds and the distant laughter of children playing in well-kept yards. The history of Whitefish Bay is deeply intertwined with the development of the greater Milwaukee metropolitan area, evolving from a collection of summer cottages and fishing outposts to the refined residential enclave it is today. Its founding echoes the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a period when the area's natural beauty and proximity to the lake drew those seeking respite from the industrial bustle of the city. The local economy, while not defined by heavy industry, thrives on a foundation of skilled professions and vibrant retail districts that serve its discerning residents. Distinctive for its strong sense of community and excellent public schools, Whitefish Bay cultivates a culture of civic engagement, where local traditions, from summer festivals to holiday decorations, are cherished and passed down.
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| Location | Whitefish Bay, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 43.113344°N, 87.900086°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 54235, 53217 |
| Area Code | 715, 608 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Whitefish 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 Whitefish Bay includes coordinates 43.113344°N, 87.900086°W, situated in Milwaukee County. ZIP code 54235, 53217. 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. 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.