Climate Comfort Score
63/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 47°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Racine, WI Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 47°F
- Avg annual temp
- 63/100
- Comfort score
- 37.0"
- Annual precip
- 187d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Racine
Racine, Wisconsin averages 47°F a year and scores 63/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 47% of U.S. cities.
- 47°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 63/100
- comfort score, milder than 47% of U.S. cities
- 37.0"
- annual precipitation · 41" snow
- 187 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
47°F (8°C)
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
40°F
Annual Precip
37.0"
Annual Snow
41.0"
Comfort Score
63/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
47°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
37.0"
Plus 41.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Racine) 63.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Racine area.
How Racine compares to every U.S. city
Racine's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
63 Top 53% higher than 47% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Racine
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Racine, 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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.0" | 13.3" | 28.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9" | 10.9" | 24.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 2.4" | 5.5" | 19.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 3.9" | 1.0" | 5.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.7 |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 2.3 | 0.0 |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5" | 1.9" | 13.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1" | 8.4" | 25.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.0"
Snow: 13.3"
10.2 days with precipitation
February 1.9"
Snow: 10.9"
8.4 days with precipitation
March 2.4"
Snow: 5.5"
9.7 days with precipitation
April 3.9"
Snow: 1.0"
11.8 days with precipitation
May 4.3"
12.6 days with precipitation
June 4.3"
11.2 days with precipitation
July 3.3"
9.0 days with precipitation
August 3.8"
9.4 days with precipitation
September 3.3"
9.2 days with precipitation
October 3.1"
9.9 days with precipitation
November 2.5"
Snow: 1.9"
8.8 days with precipitation
December 2.1"
Snow: 8.4"
9.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 24
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 20
50% probability date
Growing Season
187 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,040
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
523
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Racine's climate means for you
Racine runs 47°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 187 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 20 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,040 heating and 523 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: Racine, WI
Racine, Wisconsin runs an annual average of 47°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 54°F to a mean daily low of 40°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 USC00476922, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Racine averages 37.0 inches of precipitation annually, with 41.0 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 187 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 20 and the first fall freeze near October 24. Turning to energy use, 7,040 heating degree days and 523 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Racine scores 63/100 (Good), 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 Racine, WI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Racine, Wisconsin is 47°F. The warmest month averages 79°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 15°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Racine get? ▼
Racine receives 37.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 41.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Racine? ▼
Racine has a climate comfort score of 63/100 (Good), milder than 47% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Racine? ▼
Racine has approximately 187 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 20 and the first fall freeze around October 24.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Racine? ▼
Racine has 7,040 heating degree days and 523 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 Racine climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00476922 near Racine.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00476922. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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