Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 42°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Owen, WI Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 42°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 34.2"
- Annual precip
- 136d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Owen
Owen, Wisconsin averages 42°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 42°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 34.2"
- annual precipitation · 51" snow
- 136 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
52°F
Avg Low
31°F
Annual Precip
34.2"
Annual Snow
51.0"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
42°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
34.2"
Plus 51.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Owen) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Owen area.
How Owen compares to every U.S. city
Owen'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 Owen
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Owen, 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 | 21°F (-6°C) | 2°F (-17°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.1" | 10.9" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 4°F (-15°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.1" | 10.2" | 27.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.8" | 8.5" | 26.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0" | 3.7" | 16.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0" | 0.2" | 3.2 | 0.0 |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 1.7 | 0.0 |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9" | 0.9" | 12.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 1.9" | 4.9" | 24.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.5" | 11.7" | 30.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.1"
Snow: 10.9"
8.5 days with precipitation
February 1.1"
Snow: 10.2"
6.6 days with precipitation
March 1.8"
Snow: 8.5"
8.4 days with precipitation
April 3.0"
Snow: 3.7"
11.0 days with precipitation
May 4.0"
Snow: 0.2"
12.0 days with precipitation
June 4.8"
12.4 days with precipitation
July 3.8"
10.9 days with precipitation
August 4.4"
11.0 days with precipitation
September 4.0"
10.7 days with precipitation
October 2.9"
Snow: 0.9"
10.1 days with precipitation
November 1.9"
Snow: 4.9"
7.6 days with precipitation
December 1.5"
Snow: 11.7"
8.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 26
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 13
50% probability date
Growing Season
136 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,789
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
324
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Owen's climate means for you
Owen runs 42°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 136 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 13 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,789 heating and 324 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: Owen, WI
An annual average temperature of 42°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 52°F to a mean daily low of 31°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Owen, Wisconsin. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00476357 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 Owen should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 34.2 inches, with 51.0 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 136 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 13 and the first fall freeze near September 26. And on the energy front, 8,789 heating degree days and 324 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Owen scores 44/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Owen, WI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Owen, Wisconsin is 42°F. The warmest month averages 79°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 2°F (-17°C).
How much rain does Owen get? ▼
Owen receives 34.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 51.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Owen? ▼
Owen 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 Owen? ▼
Owen has approximately 136 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 13 and the first fall freeze around September 26.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Owen? ▼
Owen has 8,789 heating degree days and 324 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 Owen climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00476357 near Owen.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00476357. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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