PlainClimate
2026 data Public-data reference. official source

Ashland Kennedy Mem, WI Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

Ashland Kennedy Mem, Wisconsin has an average annual temperature of 42°F and a climate comfort score of 57/100 (Moderate). Annual precipitation totals 27.9". Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

42°F (5°C)

Avg High

52°F

Avg Low

31°F

Annual Precip

27.9"

Comfort Score

57/100

Moderate

Climate Comfort Score

57/100

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) 57.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Ashland Kennedy Mem area.

Warming context for Ashland Kennedy Mem

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Ashland Kennedy Mem captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 22°F (-5°C) 6°F (-15°C) 14°F (-10°C)
February 27°F (-3°C) 8°F (-13°C) 17°F (-8°C)
March 38°F (3°C) 18°F (-8°C) 28°F (-2°C)
April 51°F (10°C) 29°F (-2°C) 40°F (4°C)
May 64°F (18°C) 39°F (4°C) 52°F (11°C)
June 73°F (23°C) 49°F (9°C) 61°F (16°C)
July 79°F (26°C) 55°F (13°C) 67°F (19°C)
August 77°F (25°C) 53°F (12°C) 65°F (18°C)
September 69°F (21°C) 46°F (8°C) 57°F (14°C)
October 55°F (13°C) 35°F (2°C) 45°F (7°C)
November 40°F (5°C) 25°F (-4°C) 32°F (0°C)
December 28°F (-2°C) 13°F (-11°C) 20°F (-7°C)

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

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

Related Data

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.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Ashland Kennedy Mem receives roughly 27.9 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near May 23 and the first fall freeze near September 29. For 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 57/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows — shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.

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 57/100 (Moderate). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Ashland Kennedy Mem?
Growing season data is not available for Ashland Kennedy Mem.
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. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Ashland Kennedy Mem climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USW00094929. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00094929. For informational purposes only.

Related

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainClimate Editorial