What’s the climate like in Wisconsin?
The current climate of Wisconsin features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 28°C during the day to lows of -3°C. The average yearly temperature is around 14°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -12°C and in the warmer months around 17°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Wisconsin in recent years was 37°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -25°C in January 2019.
On average, Wisconsin gets 977 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 110 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate of Wisconsin is based on weather data from . Other spots, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Wisconsin for a full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Wisconsin?
The best time to visit Wisconsin for pleasant to warm weather is June through October. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Wisconsin.
Climate Table of Wisconsin
The climate table of Wisconsin shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | -3 | -3 | 6 | 12 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 15 | 7 | 2 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -10 | -11 | -3 | 3 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 6 | -1 | -5 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 18 | 29 | 51 | 68 | 219 | 109 | 132 | 116 | 86 | 80 | 38 | 31 |
| Snow (cm) | 23 | 48 | 14 | 6,2 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,5 | 4,2 | 13 |
| UV Index | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 14°C
- Highest temperature: 28°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -3°C in January and February
- Precipitation*: 977 mm per year, averaging 81 mm per month
- Snowfall: 110 cm per year
- Driest months: 18 mm in January, 29 mm in February and 31 mm in December
- Wettest months: 219 mm in May, 132 mm in July and 116 mm in August
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Wisconsin
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Wisconsin, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Wisconsin
This graph shows how much precipitation Wisconsin, United States, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Wisconsin
This graph shows how much snow Wisconsin, United States, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Wisconsin
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Wisconsin, United States. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Wisconsin
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Wisconsin, United States. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Wisconsin
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Wisconsin, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Wisconsin
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Wisconsin, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Wisconsin by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Wisconsin. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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