Justin Liles Biography
Justin Liles is an American meteorologist working for WDIO-TV as the chief meteorologist since he was promoted in 2007. He joined the station in the spring of 2005 as the morning meteorologist for Good Morning Northland. Previously, he worked as the weekend meteorologist at KCAU in Sioux City, Iowa.
Justin Liles Education
Liles joined St. Cloud State University after finishing his high school education. In 2002, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology.
Justin Liles Career
Liles has worked for WDIO-TV as the chief meteorologist since he was promoted in 2007. Upon joining the station, he initially worked as the morning meteorologist for Good Morning Northland. He experiences new weather every day in the Northland. His weather calling came when he was a young child watching Kermit the Frog give weather reports on Sesame Street. He thought to himself, if a frog could do it, so could he.
Liles previously worked as the weekend meteorologist at KCAU in Sioux City, Iowa. He earned the American Meteorological Society Seal of Approval in 2007. While working at WDIO, he has received 9 Eric Sevareid awards, 8 Emmy awards, and 7 Associated Press awards.
Liles lives in the Northland home and enjoys being involved in the community. He has worked with Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and the Northland Newborn Foundation. He also spends numerous hours visiting with kids at regional Northland schools to talk about the weather.
Justin Liles Age
Liles likes to keep his personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month he was born. It is, therefore, not known when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 50s.
Justin Liles Height
Liles stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Justin Liles Family
Liles hails from Ogilvie, a little town southwest of Duluth, but has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight; hence, he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Liles has any siblings.
Justin Liles Wife
Liles married Sandy in September 2012. On September 22, 2022, he captioned his Facebook post, “…No, I don’t think so, I could be, I don’t know, maybe, but these are for our 10 year anniversary…I’m serious, they are for our anniversary.” The couple has a son, Devon, and two daughters, Nola and Natalie.
Nola was born on October 28, 2015, and is 10 years old as of 2025. On October 28, 2024, he captioned his Facebook post, “…A day after my daughter’s 9th birthday, my family often talks about the day she was born. It was a day my wife and I will always remember…So long story longer, we didn’t have a chicken, and Nola was here exactly nine years ago…”
Besides his love for the weather, he is a huge sports fan. All his favorite sports teams are from the Midwest, except for one, the New York Giants. He also loves going to the gym, eating, playing guitar, and doing anything outdoors, such as hunting, fishing, golfing, and camping. Above all, he enjoys being with his wife and their children.
Justin Liles Net Worth
Liles has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which he has earned through being a meteorologist.
Justin Liles Salary
Liles earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Justin Liles WDIO-TV
Liles is working at WDIO-TV, where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters, including;
- Renee Passal
- Dillon Morello
- Baihly Warfield
- Sierra Naess
- Lea Zmurko
- Sabrina Ullman
- Liam Fellman
- Skyler Wilkes
- Alex Sapp