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Weather Conditions for Waunakee, Wisconsin : Dane County
Issued: 1:34 am CDT Sep 15, 2026 Latitude: 43.1919373 Longitude: -89.4556749 View on Google Maps

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Overnight Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday
100% chance of thunderstorms on Overnight 70% chance of rain on Tuesday Partly Sunny on Wednesday 20% chance of rain on Thursday 50% chance of rain on Friday 80% chance of thunderstorms on Saturday 20% chance of rain on Sunday Mostly Sunny on Monday
Low: 62°F High: 74°F High: 70°F High: 75°F High: 73°F High: 76°F High: 69°F High: 69°F
Low: 52°F Low: 58°F Low: 56°F Low: 59°F Low: 56°F Low: 51°F  
Thunderstorms Rain Partly Sunny Rain Rain Thunderstorms Rain Mostly Sunny
Current Conditions at
MADISON - (KMSN)
61°
Mostly Cloudy
Light Thunderstorm Rain Mist
as of 1:29 AM CDST
Rel. Humidity: 87%
Dew Point: 57°F
Visibility: 3 Miles
Pressure: 29.94 in.
Flight Rule: MVFR
Wind Data
14 MPH
Gust: 24 MPH
170° South
Cloud Level(s): Broken at 3400ft, Broken at 5500ft, Broken at 11000ft
Current Conditions at
BARABOO - (KDLL)
61°
Partly Cloudy
Light Drizzle
as of 1:15 AM CDST
Rel. Humidity: 87%
Dew Point: 57°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 29.89 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
17 MPH
Gust: 23 MPH
190° South
Cloud Level(s): Scattered at 6000ft, Scattered at 7000ft, Scattered at 9000ft
Current Conditions at
LONE ROCK - (KLNR)
63°
Mostly Clear
Light Rain
as of 1:33 AM CDST
Rel. Humidity: 93%
Dew Point: 61°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 29.89 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
3 MPH
110° East
Cloud Level(s): Few at 11000ft
Current Conditions at
JUNEAU - (KUNU)
59°
Cloudy
Heavy Rain
as of 1:15 AM CDST
Rel. Humidity: 82%
Dew Point: 54°F
Visibility: 3 Miles
Pressure: 29.99 in.
Flight Rule: MVFR
Wind Data
7 MPH
230° Southwest
Cloud Level(s): Scattered at 2000ft, Scattered at 3300ft, Solid Overcast at 5000ft
100% chance of thunderstorms Overnight Overnight... Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

70% chance of rain Tuesday Tuesday... Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Mostly Cloudy on Tuesday Night Tuesday Night... Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Partly Sunny on Wednesday Wednesday... Partly sunny, with a high near 70. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

50% chance of thunderstorms Wednesday Night Wednesday Night... A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Increasing clouds, with a low around 58. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

20% chance of rain Thursday Thursday... A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning.

Mostly Cloudy on Thursday Night Thursday Night... Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.

50% chance of rain Friday Friday... A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

80% chance of thunderstorms Friday Night Friday Night... Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

80% chance of thunderstorms Saturday Saturday... Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

40% chance of thunderstorms Saturday Night Saturday Night... A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

20% chance of rain Sunday Sunday... A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69.

Mostly Cloudy on Sunday Night Sunday Night... Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

Mostly Sunny on Monday Monday... Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

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Sun Almanac for Waunakee, Wisconsin
Astronomical Sunrise 05:01 AM?Astronomical sunrise occurs when the Sun is 18° below the horizon and the sky begins to brighten from a completly darkened state.
Nautical Sunrise 05:35 AM?Nautical sunrise (or nautical dawn) is the precise moment when the sun's center is 12° below the horizon in the morning. It marks the beginning of nautical twilight, allowing pilots/mariners to see the horizon.
Civil Sunrise 06:09 AM?Civil sunrise is the moment in the morning when the sun's center is 6° below the horizon. It marks the start of morning civil twilight, providing enough natural light for most, outdoor activities without artificial lighting. It typically occurs roughly 20-30 minutes before actual sunrise.
Sunrise 06:38 AM?Sunrise (or sunup) is the moment when the upper rim of the Sun appears on the horizon in the morning. It marks the end of the twilight phase, often accompanied by distinct atmospheric colors.

Daylight: 12 Hours 30 Minutes?Daylight hours are the period of time between local sunrise and sunset, representing the daily portion of sunlight. These hours change in length based on season, Earth's tilt, and latitude.

Sunset 7:08 PM?The sunset is defined in astronomy as the moment the upper limb of the Sun disappears below the horizon. It marks the end of daylight and is often accompanied by distinct atmospheric colors. It also signals the beginning of twilight.
Civil Sunset 7:37 PM?Civil sunset (or evening civil twilight) occurs when the center of the sun is 6° below the horizon, marking the end of the brightest twilight phase. It typically occurs roughly 20-30 minutes after sunset, providing enough light for most outdoor activities to continue without artificial light.
Nautical Sunset 8:10 PM?Nautical sunset occurs when the sun's center is 12° below the horizon, marking the end of nautical twilight. This phase, following civil twilight, allows the horizon to remain visible, enabling mariners to take accurate star sights for navigation. The sky is dark, but some ambient light remains
Astronomical Sunset 8:45 PM?Astronomical sunrise occurs when the Sun drops to 18° below the horizon. This causes the sky to enter a completly darkened state.

Civil Rise to Set: 13 Hours 28 Minutes
Nautical Rise to Set: 14 Hours 35 Minutes
Astro Rise to Set: 15 Hours 44 Minutes

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Moon Almanac for Waunakee, Wisconsin
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18%
Moon Age: 4.13 Days
Moon is currently below the horizon
Distance from Moon to Earth: 247,368 miles
Upcoming Lunar Events for
Waunakee:
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Moonrise:11:44 am Tue20.9%
High Moon:04:23 pm Tue22.5%
Moonset:08:56 pm Tue24.1%
New Moon: Thu Sep 10
First Quarter: Fri Sep 18
Full Moon: Sat Sep 26
Last Quarter: Sat Oct 3
New Moon: Sat Oct 10
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