Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 42°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Big Falls Hydro, 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
- 33.7"
- Annual precip
- 149d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Big Falls Hydro
Big Falls Hydro, Wisconsin averages 42°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 42°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 33.7"
- yearly precipitation total
- 149 days
- frost-free 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 (6°C)
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
32°F
Annual Precip
33.7"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
42°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
33.7"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Big Falls Hydro) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Big Falls Hydro area.
How Big Falls Hydro compares to every U.S. city
Big Falls Hydro'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 Big Falls Hydro
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Big Falls Hydro 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2°F (-17°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.0" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 4°F (-15°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.1" | 27.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.7" | 28.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 3.1" | 21.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9" | 5.3 | 0.2 |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 4.6" | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 2.6 |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2" | 0.1 | 1.1 |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7" | 3.4 | 0.3 |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2" | 15.9 | 0.0 |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 2.0" | 26.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.4" | 30.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.0"
February 1.1"
March 1.7"
April 3.1"
May 3.9"
June 4.6"
July 3.8"
August 4.2"
September 3.7"
October 3.2"
November 2.0"
December 1.4"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 3
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 7
50% probability date
Growing Season
149 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,589
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
377
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Big Falls Hydro's climate means for you
Big Falls Hydro runs 42°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 149 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 7 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,589 heating and 377 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: Big Falls Hydro, WI
Based on station USC00470773 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Big Falls Hydro, Wisconsin averages 42°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 53°F to a mean daily low of 32°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Big Falls Hydro receives roughly 33.7 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 149 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 7 and the first fall freeze near October 3. For energy use, 8,589 heating degree days and 377 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Big Falls Hydro 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 Big Falls Hydro, WI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Big Falls Hydro, Wisconsin is 42°F. The warmest month averages 79°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 2°F (-17°C).
How much rain does Big Falls Hydro get? ▼
Big Falls Hydro receives 33.7 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Big Falls Hydro? ▼
Big Falls Hydro 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 Big Falls Hydro? ▼
Big Falls Hydro has approximately 149 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 7 and the first fall freeze around October 3.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Big Falls Hydro? ▼
Big Falls Hydro has 8,589 heating degree days and 377 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 Big Falls Hydro climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00470773 near Big Falls Hydro.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00470773. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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