Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 46°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Eau Claire, WI Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 46°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 32.8"
- Annual precip
- 173d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Eau Claire
Eau Claire, Wisconsin averages 46°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 46°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 32.8"
- annual precipitation · 54" snow
- 173 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
46°F (8°C)
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
37°F
Annual Precip
32.8"
Annual Snow
54.0"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
46°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
32.8"
Plus 54.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Eau Claire) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Eau Claire area.
How Eau Claire compares to every U.S. city
Eau Claire'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 Eau Claire
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Eau Claire, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 25°F (-4°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.1" | 10.0" | 29.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.1" | 13.5" | 26.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9" | 8.3" | 22.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3" | 4.5" | 12.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1" | 0.5" | 0.9 | 0.5 |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.8 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.3 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.7 |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 2.5" | 0.8" | 6.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 1.8" | 3.3" | 20.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.4" | 13.1" | 28.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.1"
Snow: 10.0"
8.8 days with precipitation
February 1.1"
Snow: 13.5"
8.3 days with precipitation
March 1.9"
Snow: 8.3"
8.5 days with precipitation
April 3.3"
Snow: 4.5"
11.4 days with precipitation
May 4.1"
Snow: 0.5"
13.4 days with precipitation
June 4.5"
13.1 days with precipitation
July 3.7"
9.6 days with precipitation
August 3.8"
10.3 days with precipitation
September 3.5"
10.3 days with precipitation
October 2.5"
Snow: 0.8"
10.9 days with precipitation
November 1.8"
Snow: 3.3"
8.6 days with precipitation
December 1.4"
Snow: 13.1"
9.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 14
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 24
50% probability date
Growing Season
173 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,515
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
637
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Eau Claire's climate means for you
Eau Claire runs 46°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 173 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 24 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,515 heating and 637 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: Eau Claire, WI
An annual average temperature of 46°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 55°F to a mean daily low of 37°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Eau Claire, Wisconsin. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00472425 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Eau Claire should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 32.8 inches, with 54.0 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 173 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 24 and the first fall freeze near October 14. And on the energy front, 7,515 heating degree days and 637 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Eau Claire scores 54/100 (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 Eau Claire, WI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is 46°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 8°F (-13°C).
How much rain does Eau Claire get? ▼
Eau Claire receives 32.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 54.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Eau Claire? ▼
Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire? ▼
Eau Claire has approximately 173 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 24 and the first fall freeze around October 14.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Eau Claire? ▼
Eau Claire has 7,515 heating degree days and 637 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 Eau Claire climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00472425 near Eau Claire.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00472425. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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