Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 40°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Laona, WI Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 40°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 34.1"
- Annual precip
- 133d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Laona
Laona, Wisconsin averages 40°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 40°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 34.1"
- annual precipitation · 80" snow
- 133 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
40°F (4°C)
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
31°F
Annual Precip
34.1"
Annual Snow
80.1"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
40°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
34.1"
Plus 80.1" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Laona) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Laona area.
How Laona compares to every U.S. city
Laona'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 Laona
MethodologyZooming out from Laona'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 | 20°F (-7°C) | 4°F (-16°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.3" | 16.4" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 6°F (-15°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.3" | 12.6" | 27.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.9" | 13.7" | 28.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1" | 9.5" | 21.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8" | 0.8" | 5.9 | 0.0 |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 1.7 | 0.0 |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3" | 2.3" | 14.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1" | 9.3" | 25.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.7" | 15.5" | 30.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.3"
Snow: 16.4"
12.3 days with precipitation
February 1.3"
Snow: 12.6"
9.2 days with precipitation
March 1.9"
Snow: 13.7"
10.2 days with precipitation
April 3.1"
Snow: 9.5"
12.5 days with precipitation
May 3.8"
Snow: 0.8"
13.2 days with precipitation
June 4.7"
12.4 days with precipitation
July 4.0"
12.2 days with precipitation
August 3.2"
11.3 days with precipitation
September 3.8"
12.0 days with precipitation
October 3.3"
Snow: 2.3"
13.2 days with precipitation
November 2.1"
Snow: 9.3"
10.9 days with precipitation
December 1.7"
Snow: 15.5"
12.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 29
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 19
50% probability date
Growing Season
133 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
9,331
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
146
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Laona's climate means for you
Laona runs 40°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 133 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 19 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 9,331 heating and 146 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: Laona, WI
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Laona, Wisconsin as a location with an annual average temperature of 40°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 49°F to a mean daily low of 31°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00474582, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Laona averages 34.1 inches of precipitation a year, with 80.1 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 133 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 19 and the first fall freeze near September 29. As for energy demand, 9,331 heating degree days and 146 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Laona 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 Laona, WI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Laona, Wisconsin is 40°F. The warmest month averages 73°F (23°C) and the coldest averages 4°F (-16°C).
How much rain does Laona get? ▼
Laona receives 34.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 80.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Laona? ▼
Laona 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 Laona? ▼
Laona has approximately 133 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 19 and the first fall freeze around September 29.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Laona? ▼
Laona has 9,331 heating degree days and 146 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 Laona climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00474582 near Laona.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00474582. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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