Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 43°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Rice Lake, WI Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 43°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 31.4"
- Annual precip
- 147d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Rice Lake
Rice Lake, Wisconsin averages 43°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 43°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 31.4"
- annual precipitation · 53" snow
- 147 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
43°F (6°C)
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
32°F
Annual Precip
31.4"
Annual Snow
52.5"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
43°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
31.4"
Plus 52.5" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Rice Lake) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Rice Lake area.
How Rice Lake compares to every U.S. city
Rice Lake'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 Rice Lake
MethodologyRice Lake's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running warmer than the 30-year mean.
- 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 | 22°F (-6°C) | 2°F (-17°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.9" | 10.5" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 5°F (-15°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.8" | 10.7" | 27.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5" | 8.9" | 26.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8" | 3.5" | 16.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9" | 0.5" | 2.6 | 0.4 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.4 |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 1.2 | 0.3 |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0" | 0.8" | 12.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 1.7" | 5.7" | 25.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.2" | 11.9" | 30.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.9"
Snow: 10.5"
7.6 days with precipitation
February 0.8"
Snow: 10.7"
5.9 days with precipitation
March 1.5"
Snow: 8.9"
7.1 days with precipitation
April 2.8"
Snow: 3.5"
10.1 days with precipitation
May 3.9"
Snow: 0.5"
12.0 days with precipitation
June 4.2"
12.4 days with precipitation
July 4.0"
10.7 days with precipitation
August 4.2"
10.5 days with precipitation
September 3.3"
10.5 days with precipitation
October 3.0"
Snow: 0.8"
9.8 days with precipitation
November 1.7"
Snow: 5.7"
7.0 days with precipitation
December 1.2"
Snow: 11.9"
7.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 2
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 8
50% probability date
Growing Season
147 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,464
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
473
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Rice Lake's climate means for you
Rice Lake runs 43°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 147 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 8 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,464 heating and 473 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: Rice Lake, WI
In Rice Lake, Wisconsin, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 43°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 54°F to a mean daily low of 32°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00477132, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Rice Lake receives roughly 31.4 inches of precipitation each year, with 52.5 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 147 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 8 and the first fall freeze near October 2. For energy use, 8,464 heating degree days and 473 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Rice Lake 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 Rice Lake, WI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Rice Lake, Wisconsin is 43°F. The warmest month averages 81°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 2°F (-17°C).
How much rain does Rice Lake get? ▼
Rice Lake receives 31.4 inches of precipitation annually, including 52.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Rice Lake? ▼
Rice Lake 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 Rice Lake? ▼
Rice Lake has approximately 147 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 8 and the first fall freeze around October 2.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Rice Lake? ▼
Rice Lake has 8,464 heating degree days and 473 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 Rice Lake climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00477132 near Rice Lake.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00477132. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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