Climate Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 48°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Afton - Janesville Wwtp, WI Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 48°F
- Avg annual temp
- 59/100
- Comfort score
- 37.4"
- Annual precip
- 172d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Afton - Janesville Wwtp
Afton - Janesville Wwtp, Wisconsin averages 48°F a year and scores 59/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 39% of U.S. cities.
- 48°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 59/100
- comfort score, milder than 39% of U.S. cities
- 37.4"
- annual precipitation · 37" snow
- 172 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
48°F (9°C)
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
38°F
Annual Precip
37.4"
Annual Snow
36.6"
Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
48°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
37.4"
Plus 36.6" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Afton - Janesville Wwtp) 59.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Afton - Janesville Wwtp area.
How Afton - Janesville Wwtp compares to every U.S. city
Afton - Janesville Wwtp's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
59 Top 61% higher than 39% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Afton - Janesville Wwtp
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Afton - Janesville Wwtp captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.6" | 10.8" | 29.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.6" | 10.1" | 26.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1" | 4.1" | 24.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6" | 1.3" | 10.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 5.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.8 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.2 |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 1.5 |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0" | 0.2" | 7.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3" | 2.4" | 20.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.9" | 7.7" | 28.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.6"
Snow: 10.8"
10.1 days with precipitation
February 1.6"
Snow: 10.1"
8.7 days with precipitation
March 2.1"
Snow: 4.1"
9.7 days with precipitation
April 3.6"
Snow: 1.3"
12.4 days with precipitation
May 4.1"
13.2 days with precipitation
June 5.0"
12.7 days with precipitation
July 4.2"
10.4 days with precipitation
August 4.3"
10.2 days with precipitation
September 3.7"
10.1 days with precipitation
October 3.0"
Snow: 0.2"
10.2 days with precipitation
November 2.3"
Snow: 2.4"
9.3 days with precipitation
December 1.9"
Snow: 7.7"
9.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 15
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 26
50% probability date
Growing Season
172 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,947
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
710
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Afton - Janesville Wwtp's climate means for you
Afton - Janesville Wwtp runs 48°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 172 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 26 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,947 heating and 710 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Afton - Janesville Wwtp, WI
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Afton - Janesville Wwtp, Wisconsin as a location with an annual average temperature of 48°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 58°F to a mean daily low of 38°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00470045, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Afton - Janesville Wwtp receives roughly 37.4 inches of precipitation each year, with 36.6 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 172 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 26 and the first fall freeze near October 15. For energy use, 6,947 heating degree days and 710 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Afton - Janesville Wwtp scores 59/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Afton - Janesville Wwtp, WI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Afton - Janesville Wwtp, Wisconsin is 48°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 12°F (-11°C).
How much rain does Afton - Janesville Wwtp get? ▼
Afton - Janesville Wwtp receives 37.4 inches of precipitation annually, including 36.6 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Afton - Janesville Wwtp? ▼
Afton - Janesville Wwtp has a climate comfort score of 59/100 (Moderate), milder than 39% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Afton - Janesville Wwtp? ▼
Afton - Janesville Wwtp has approximately 172 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 26 and the first fall freeze around October 15.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Afton - Janesville Wwtp? ▼
Afton - Janesville Wwtp has 6,947 heating degree days and 710 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Afton - Janesville Wwtp climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00470045 near Afton - Janesville Wwtp.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00470045. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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