Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 42°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Ladysmith, WI Climate
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- 42°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 35.8"
- Annual precip
- 118d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Ladysmith
Ladysmith, Wisconsin averages 42°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 42°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 35.8"
- annual precipitation · 52" snow
- 118 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
42°F (5°C)
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
30°F
Annual Precip
35.8"
Annual Snow
52.1"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
42°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
35.8"
Plus 52.1" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Ladysmith) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Ladysmith area.
How Ladysmith compares to every U.S. city
Ladysmith'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 Ladysmith
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Ladysmith, 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) | 2°F (-17°C) | 13°F (-10°C) | 1.1" | 9.2" | 30.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 4°F (-16°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.0" | 11.7" | 27.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.7" | 6.7" | 27.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1" | 5.5" | 21.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2" | 1.3" | 8.9 | 0.2 |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 5.1" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.5 |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 2.7 | 0.0 |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8" | 0.7" | 15.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 2.0" | 4.8" | 26.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.6" | 12.2" | 30.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.1"
Snow: 9.2"
9.5 days with precipitation
February 1.0"
Snow: 11.7"
7.0 days with precipitation
March 1.7"
Snow: 6.7"
7.4 days with precipitation
April 3.1"
Snow: 5.5"
10.8 days with precipitation
May 4.2"
Snow: 1.3"
10.9 days with precipitation
June 5.1"
10.7 days with precipitation
July 4.3"
9.2 days with precipitation
August 4.2"
9.8 days with precipitation
September 3.7"
10.2 days with precipitation
October 3.8"
Snow: 0.7"
10.6 days with precipitation
November 2.0"
Snow: 4.8"
8.2 days with precipitation
December 1.6"
Snow: 12.2"
9.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 22
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 27
50% probability date
Growing Season
118 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,746
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
204
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Ladysmith's climate means for you
Ladysmith runs 42°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 118 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 27 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,746 heating and 204 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: Ladysmith, WI
Based on station USC00474391 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Ladysmith, Wisconsin averages 42°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 54°F to a mean daily low of 30°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.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Ladysmith should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 35.8 inches, with 52.1 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 118 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 27 and the first fall freeze near September 22. And on the energy front, 8,746 heating degree days and 204 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Ladysmith scores 44/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Ladysmith, WI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Ladysmith, Wisconsin is 42°F. The warmest month averages 79°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 2°F (-17°C).
How much rain does Ladysmith get? ▼
Ladysmith receives 35.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 52.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Ladysmith? ▼
Ladysmith 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 Ladysmith? ▼
Ladysmith has approximately 118 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 27 and the first fall freeze around September 22.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Ladysmith? ▼
Ladysmith has 8,746 heating degree days and 204 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 Ladysmith climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00474391 near Ladysmith.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00474391. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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