Wisconsin Historical Weather Data & Climate

Historical Climate Data for 15 Cities  •  1981–2025

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Wisconsin Climate Overview

Wisconsin has an average annual temperature of 45.3°F (across all 15 cities) with approximately 873 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 80%. The warmest city is La Crosse with average July highs of 90.7°F, while Eau Claire is the coldest with average January lows of -24.3°F. This page covers 45 years of NASA POWER climate data (1981–2025) including temperature, rainfall, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.

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Quick Climate Facts

(1981 – 2025)
Hottest City
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La Crosse
Jul High: 90.7°F
Coldest City
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Eau Claire
Jan Low: -24.3°F
Wettest City
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Kenosha
916 mm/yr
Driest City
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Sheboygan
822 mm/yr
Hottest Month
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Aug
Avg High: 89.1°F
Coldest Month
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Jan
Avg Low: -14.3°F
Cities With Data
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15
cities in Wisconsin
Data Coverage
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45 yrs
1981 – 2025

🏙️ Cities in Wisconsin — Weather History

📅 Wisconsin Monthly Climate Averages

🌡️ State-Wide Monthly Temperature

Average across all 15 cities · 1981–2025 · °F

🌧️ Monthly Precipitation

State-wide average · mm/month

📖 Wisconsin Seasonal Climate Guide

Aug is typically the warmest month across Wisconsin with average highs around 89.1°F, while Jan is the coldest with average lows near -14.3°F. Jun is the wettest month with approximately 111 mm of rainfall on average.
MonthMax TempMin TempAvg Temp Rain (mm)HumidityWind (m/s)Solar (kWh/m²)
Jan 39.4°F -14.3°F 12.6°F 34 91% 4.3 1.60
Feb 46°F -8.5°F 18.9°F 34 87% 4.3 2.60
Mar 62.2°F 5.9°F 34.2°F 56 80% 4.1 3.70
Apr 72.3°F 22.3°F 47.3°F 84 77% 4.0 4.60
May 79°F 32.4°F 55.8°F 96 76% 3.3 5.50
Jun 85.3°F 43.2°F 64.2°F 111 76% 2.9 6.00
Jul 88.7°F 52°F 70.3°F 102 75% 2.7 6.00
Aug 89.1°F 51.1°F 70.2°F 102 74% 2.7 5.20
Sep 85.1°F 39.2°F 62.2°F 87 75% 3.1 4.10
Oct 75.4°F 27.1°F 51.3°F 74 77% 3.5 2.70
Nov 60.6°F 13.6°F 37.2°F 57 82% 3.8 1.70
Dec 44.8°F -4.9°F 19.9°F 43 89% 3.9 1.30

📈 Wisconsin Yearly Climate Trends

🌡️ Annual Temperature Trend

State-wide avg annual high & low · Last 10 years

📈 Wisconsin Long-Term Climate Trends (1981–2025)

This chart shows how Wisconsin's average temperatures have shifted across 45 years. Use the range buttons to focus on recent decades or view the full historical record. Data is averaged across all 15 cities in the state.

🌧️ Annual Precipitation Trend

State-wide avg annual precipitation · Last 10 years · mm/year

🔗 Explore Cities in Wisconsin

Browse detailed weather history, monthly averages, and 45-year climate trends for every city in Wisconsin.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest city in Wisconsin?
La Crosse is the hottest city in Wisconsin with an average July high of 90.7°F based on 45 years of data. View La Crosse weather history →
What is the coldest city in Wisconsin?
Eau Claire is the coldest city with average January lows of -24.3°F. View Eau Claire weather history →
Which city in Wisconsin gets the most rain?
Kenosha is the wettest city in Wisconsin with approximately 916 mm of annual precipitation on average. View Kenosha weather history →
What is the warmest month in Wisconsin?
Aug is the warmest month across Wisconsin, with state-wide average highs of 89.1°F and average lows of 51.1°F.
How many cities in Wisconsin have weather data?
TownPillar has historical weather data for 15 cities in Wisconsin, covering 45 years of NASA POWER climate records from 1981 to 2025.
Which month has the most sunshine in Wisconsin?
Jul is the sunniest month across Wisconsin with an average solar radiation of 6.00 kWh/m²/day state-wide. This solar radiation data from NASA POWER is useful for solar energy planning, agriculture, and understanding seasonal sunshine availability.
Where does this climate data come from?
All data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis data. It includes monthly temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation at 0.5° × 0.625° spatial resolution.

📚 Data Source

All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources). Data covers 45 years (1981–2025) across 15 cities in Wisconsin at monthly temporal resolution.