Climate Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 46°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Alma Dam, WI Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 46°F
- Avg annual temp
- 59/100
- Comfort score
- 37.2"
- Annual precip
- 169d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Alma Dam
Alma Dam, Wisconsin averages 46°F a year and scores 59/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 39% of U.S. cities.
- 46°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 59/100
- comfort score, milder than 39% of U.S. cities
- 37.2"
- annual precipitation · 37" snow
- 169 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
46°F (8°C)
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
37°F
Annual Precip
37.2"
Annual Snow
37.4"
Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
46°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
37.2"
Plus 37.4" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Alma Dam) 59.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Alma Dam area.
How Alma Dam compares to every U.S. city
Alma Dam'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 Alma Dam
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Alma Dam 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 | 24°F (-5°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.9" | 9.9" | 30.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 20°F (-6°C) | 1.0" | 8.6" | 26.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9" | 6.6" | 22.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5" | 1.6" | 7.7 | 0.0 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 4.8" | 0.2" | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 5.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.9 |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.3 |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 2.6" | 0.1" | 4.1 | 0.0 |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9" | 1.8" | 18.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.1" | 8.6" | 28.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.9"
Snow: 9.9"
8.6 days with precipitation
February 1.0"
Snow: 8.6"
6.4 days with precipitation
March 1.9"
Snow: 6.6"
8.3 days with precipitation
April 3.5"
Snow: 1.6"
10.7 days with precipitation
May 4.8"
Snow: 0.2"
13.0 days with precipitation
June 5.7"
12.7 days with precipitation
July 4.6"
10.2 days with precipitation
August 5.0"
10.4 days with precipitation
September 4.1"
9.3 days with precipitation
October 2.6"
Snow: 0.1"
9.7 days with precipitation
November 1.9"
Snow: 1.8"
7.4 days with precipitation
December 1.1"
Snow: 8.6"
8.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 14
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 28
50% probability date
Growing Season
169 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,551
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
601
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Alma Dam's climate means for you
Alma Dam runs 46°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 169 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 28 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,551 heating and 601 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: Alma Dam, WI
In Alma Dam, Wisconsin, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 46°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 55°F to a mean daily low of 37°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00470124, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Alma Dam should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 37.2 inches, with 37.4 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 169 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 28 and the first fall freeze near October 14. And on the energy front, 7,551 heating degree days and 601 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Alma Dam scores 59/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Alma Dam, WI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Alma Dam, Wisconsin is 46°F. The warmest month averages 81°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 8°F (-13°C).
How much rain does Alma Dam get? ▼
Alma Dam receives 37.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 37.4 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Alma Dam? ▼
Alma Dam 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 Alma Dam? ▼
Alma Dam has approximately 169 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 28 and the first fall freeze around October 14.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Alma Dam? ▼
Alma Dam has 7,551 heating degree days and 601 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 Alma Dam climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00470124 near Alma Dam.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00470124. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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