Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 47°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Rock Springs, WI Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 47°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 179d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Rock Springs
Rock Springs, Wisconsin averages 47°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 47°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 179 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
55°F
Avg Low
38°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
47°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Rock Springs) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Rock Springs area.
How Rock Springs compares to every U.S. city
Rock Springs's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
49 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Rock Springs
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Rock Springs, 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | N/A | 30.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | N/A | 25.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 34°F (1°C) | N/A | 24.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | N/A | 10.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 58°F (14°C) | N/A | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 67°F (20°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 71°F (22°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 69°F (21°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 62°F (17°C) | N/A | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 50°F (10°C) | N/A | 5.1 | 0.0 |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 36°F (2°C) | N/A | 19.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | N/A | 28.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 20
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 24
50% probability date
Growing Season
179 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,217
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
548
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Rock Springs's climate means for you
Rock Springs runs 47°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 179 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 24 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,217 heating and 548 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: Rock Springs, WI
Based on station USC00477319 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Rock Springs, Wisconsin averages 47°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 55°F to a mean daily low of 38°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 Rock Springs should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs an uncharted amount, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 179 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 24 and the first fall freeze near October 20. And on the energy front, 7,217 heating degree days and 548 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Rock Springs scores 49/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Rock Springs, WI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Rock Springs, Wisconsin is 47°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 12°F (-11°C).
How much rain does Rock Springs get? ▼
Rock Springs receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Rock Springs? ▼
Rock Springs has a climate comfort score of 49/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Rock Springs? ▼
Rock Springs has approximately 179 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 24 and the first fall freeze around October 20.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Rock Springs? ▼
Rock Springs has 7,217 heating degree days and 548 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 Rock Springs climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00477319 near Rock Springs.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00477319. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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