Climate Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 49°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
LA Crosse Muni, WI Climate
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- 49°F
- Avg annual temp
- 59/100
- Comfort score
- 35.2"
- Annual precip
- 177d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for LA Crosse Muni
LA Crosse Muni, Wisconsin averages 49°F a year and scores 59/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 39% of U.S. cities.
- 49°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 59/100
- comfort score, milder than 39% of U.S. cities
- 35.2"
- annual precipitation · 46" snow
- 177 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
49°F (9°C)
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
39°F
Annual Precip
35.2"
Annual Snow
46.3"
Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
49°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
35.2"
Plus 46.3" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (LA Crosse Muni) 59.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the LA Crosse Muni area.
How LA Crosse Muni compares to every U.S. city
LA Crosse Muni's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
59 Top 61% higher than 39% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for LA Crosse Muni
MethodologyZooming out from LA Crosse Muni's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 27°F (-3°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.3" | 11.8" | 29.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.2" | 9.7" | 26.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0" | 7.3" | 23.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 3.8" | 2.9" | 8.2 | 0.2 |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 0.9 |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 5.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.9 |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.7 |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.2 |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 1.5 |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5" | 0.3" | 5.2 | 0.0 |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9" | 3.4" | 19.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.5" | 10.9" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.3"
Snow: 11.8"
10.2 days with precipitation
February 1.2"
Snow: 9.7"
8.5 days with precipitation
March 2.0"
Snow: 7.3"
9.9 days with precipitation
April 3.8"
Snow: 2.9"
12.2 days with precipitation
May 4.3"
13.3 days with precipitation
June 5.1"
11.8 days with precipitation
July 4.2"
10.1 days with precipitation
August 3.9"
9.4 days with precipitation
September 3.6"
9.6 days with precipitation
October 2.5"
Snow: 0.3"
9.2 days with precipitation
November 1.9"
Snow: 3.4"
8.9 days with precipitation
December 1.5"
Snow: 10.9"
9.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 17
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 23
50% probability date
Growing Season
177 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,788
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
942
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72% | 8.3 | 40% | 42% |
| February | 68% | 8.7 | 43% | 39% |
| March | 59% | 9.7 | 44% | 35% |
| April | 56% | 9.2 | 43% | 31% |
| May | 65% | 7.8 | 44% | 26% |
| June | 67% | 7.9 | 51% | 17% |
| July | 71% | 7.1 | 49% | 16% |
| August | 72% | 7.5 | 52% | 17% |
| September | 69% | 8.5 | 49% | 26% |
| October | 67% | 9.1 | 44% | 38% |
| November | 72% | 9.0 | 40% | 44% |
| December | 74% | 8.5 | 40% | 44% |
What LA Crosse Muni's climate means for you
LA Crosse Muni runs 49°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 177 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 23 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,788 heating and 942 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: LA Crosse Muni, WI
LA Crosse Muni, Wisconsin runs an annual average of 49°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 59°F to a mean daily low of 39°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USW00014920, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, LA Crosse Muni averages 35.2 inches of precipitation annually, with 46.3 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 177 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 23 and the first fall freeze near October 17. Turning to energy use, 6,788 heating degree days and 942 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, LA Crosse Muni scores 59/100 (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 LA Crosse Muni, WI? ▼
The average annual temperature in LA Crosse Muni, Wisconsin is 49°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 11°F (-12°C).
How much rain does LA Crosse Muni get? ▼
LA Crosse Muni receives 35.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 46.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for LA Crosse Muni? ▼
LA Crosse Muni has a climate comfort score of 59/100 (Moderate), milder than 39% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in LA Crosse Muni? ▼
LA Crosse Muni has approximately 177 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 23 and the first fall freeze around October 17.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in LA Crosse Muni? ▼
LA Crosse Muni has 6,788 heating degree days and 942 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 LA Crosse Muni climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00014920 near LA Crosse Muni.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00014920. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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