Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 42°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Ashland Kennedy Mem, WI Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 42°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 27.9"
- Annual precip
- 129d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Ashland Kennedy Mem
Ashland Kennedy Mem, Wisconsin averages 42°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 42°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 27.9"
- yearly precipitation total
- 129 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
42°F (5°C)
Avg High
52°F
Avg Low
31°F
Annual Precip
27.9"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
42°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
27.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Ashland Kennedy Mem) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Ashland Kennedy Mem area.
How Ashland Kennedy Mem compares to every U.S. city
Ashland Kennedy Mem's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Ashland Kennedy Mem
MethodologyAshland Kennedy Mem's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 6°F (-15°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.6" | 30.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.7" | 27.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.1" | 27.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3" | 21.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5" | 7.7 | 0.4 |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9" | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 2.3 |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4" | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0" | 2.0 | 0.3 |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8" | 14.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 1.6" | 23.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.0" | 29.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.6"
6.7 days with precipitation
February 0.7"
6.2 days with precipitation
March 1.1"
7.8 days with precipitation
April 2.3"
10.0 days with precipitation
May 3.5"
12.1 days with precipitation
June 3.9"
12.9 days with precipitation
July 3.9"
12.9 days with precipitation
August 3.4"
13.9 days with precipitation
September 3.0"
12.7 days with precipitation
October 2.8"
11.3 days with precipitation
November 1.6"
8.9 days with precipitation
December 1.0"
7.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 29
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 23
50% probability date
Growing Season
129 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,796
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
259
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Ashland Kennedy Mem's climate means for you
Ashland Kennedy Mem runs 42°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 129 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 23 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,796 heating and 259 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: Ashland Kennedy Mem, WI
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Ashland Kennedy Mem, Wisconsin as a location with an annual average temperature of 42°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 52°F to a mean daily low of 31°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00094929, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Ashland Kennedy Mem averages 27.9 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 129 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 23 and the first fall freeze near September 29. Turning to energy use, 8,796 heating degree days and 259 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Ashland Kennedy Mem scores 54/100 (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 Ashland Kennedy Mem, WI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Ashland Kennedy Mem, Wisconsin is 42°F. The warmest month averages 79°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 6°F (-15°C).
How much rain does Ashland Kennedy Mem get? ▼
Ashland Kennedy Mem receives 27.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Ashland Kennedy Mem? ▼
Ashland Kennedy Mem has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Ashland Kennedy Mem? ▼
Ashland Kennedy Mem has approximately 129 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 23 and the first fall freeze around September 29.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Ashland Kennedy Mem? ▼
Ashland Kennedy Mem has 8,796 heating degree days and 259 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 Ashland Kennedy Mem climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00094929 near Ashland Kennedy Mem.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00094929. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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