Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 40°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Florence, WI Climate
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- 40°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 30.4"
- Annual precip
- 124d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Florence
Florence, Wisconsin averages 40°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 40°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 30.4"
- annual precipitation · 66" snow
- 124 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
40°F (5°C)
Avg High
51°F
Avg Low
30°F
Annual Precip
30.4"
Annual Snow
65.6"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
40°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
30.4"
Plus 65.6" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Florence) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Florence area.
How Florence compares to every U.S. city
Florence's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
44 Top 92% higher than 8% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Florence
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Florence 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 | 22°F (-6°C) | 3°F (-16°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.0" | 14.3" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 4°F (-15°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.0" | 13.9" | 27.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.4" | 9.4" | 28.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 2.6" | 8.6" | 22.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3" | 0.3" | 6.8 | 0.1 |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.7 |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 2.3 | 0.0 |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4" | 1.3" | 15.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.9" | 5.6" | 25.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 11°F (-11°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.4" | 12.2" | 30.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.0"
Snow: 14.3"
7.8 days with precipitation
February 1.0"
Snow: 13.9"
6.4 days with precipitation
March 1.4"
Snow: 9.4"
6.9 days with precipitation
April 2.6"
Snow: 8.6"
9.8 days with precipitation
May 3.3"
Snow: 0.3"
11.1 days with precipitation
June 4.1"
11.3 days with precipitation
July 3.7"
10.1 days with precipitation
August 3.1"
9.7 days with precipitation
September 3.5"
10.7 days with precipitation
October 3.4"
Snow: 1.3"
11.6 days with precipitation
November 1.9"
Snow: 5.6"
7.7 days with precipitation
December 1.4"
Snow: 12.2"
7.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 25
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 24
50% probability date
Growing Season
124 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
9,149
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
231
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Florence's climate means for you
Florence runs 40°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 124 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 24 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 9,149 heating and 231 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: Florence, WI
An annual average temperature of 40°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 51°F to a mean daily low of 30°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Florence, Wisconsin. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00472826 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Beyond temperature, Florence averages 30.4 inches of precipitation annually, with 65.6 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 124 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 24 and the first fall freeze near September 25. Turning to energy use, 9,149 heating degree days and 231 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Florence scores 44/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Florence, WI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Florence, Wisconsin is 40°F. The warmest month averages 78°F (25°C) and the coldest averages 3°F (-16°C).
How much rain does Florence get? ▼
Florence receives 30.4 inches of precipitation annually, including 65.6 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Florence? ▼
Florence has a climate comfort score of 44/100 (Moderate), milder than 8% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Florence? ▼
Florence has approximately 124 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 24 and the first fall freeze around September 25.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Florence? ▼
Florence has 9,149 heating degree days and 231 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 Florence climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00472826 near Florence.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00472826. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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