Location & Surroundings
First Rapids is a rapids in Wisconsin, United States, at 473 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ironwood, 54 km to the northeast. The national capital Washington is about 1345 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Park Falls Municipal Airport, 5 km away.
Overview
First Rapids is a rapids.
It is located in Ashland County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Ashland County
- Type rapids (RPDS)
- a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed
Geography
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Coordinates
45° 59' 19" N, 90° 23' 9" W
- Elevation 473 m (DEM: 477 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:37
- Sunrise 06:56
- Sunset 16:34
- Day length 9 h 38 min
Other rapids nearby
Nearby
Weather in First Rapids
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for First Rapids, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -1.2 C with overcast skies and a 4.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -2.5 to 1.0 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 113 W/m2.
Temperature
-1.2 C
Wind
4.1 m/s N (0 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,020.2 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.06 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | -1.2 | 4.1 | 0 | 88 | 1,020.2 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 1.0 | 4.5 | 1 | 69 | 1,020.9 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 100 | 112.5 | n/a |
| 12h | -2.1 | 3.1 | 358 | 91 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 71 | 67.2 | n/a |
| 18h | -2.2 | 2.5 | 12 | 90 | 1,021.5 | 0.03 / 0.13 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -2.5 | 2.8 | 5 | 89 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 0.8 | 3.6 | 10 | 63 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 110.7 | n/a |
| 36h | -1.9 | 2.5 | 2 | 87 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 38 | 57.5 | n/a |
| 42h | -2.5 | 1.7 | 334 | 90 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | -2.8 | 1.5 | 327 | 86 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 4.1 | 1.5 | 348 | 59 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 213.7 | n/a |
| 60h | -1.1 | 1.2 | 12 | 88 | 1,026.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 182.0 | n/a |
| 66h | -2.1 | 0.9 | 220 | 90 | 1,027.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | -2.4 | 1.3 | 221 | 83 | 1,029.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in First Rapids?
Now -1.2 C with overcast skies and a 4.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -2.5 to 1.0 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 113 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in First Rapids today?
Sunrise around 06:56 and sunset around 16:34 (local time). Day length about 9h 38m.
What is the local time in First Rapids?
Local time is 15:37. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is First Rapids?
First Rapids is a rapids.
What is the elevation of First Rapids?
Elevation about 473 m. DEM 477 m.
Where is First Rapids located?
It is at 45.98856, -90.38572 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is First Rapids in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry