Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 46°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Sauk City Wwtp, WI Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 46°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 36.5"
- Annual precip
- 155d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Sauk City Wwtp
Sauk City Wwtp, Wisconsin averages 46°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 46°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 36.5"
- annual precipitation
- 155 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
46°F (8°C)
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
35°F
Annual Precip
36.5"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
46°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
36.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Sauk City Wwtp) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Sauk City Wwtp area.
How Sauk City Wwtp compares to every U.S. city
Sauk City Wwtp's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Sauk City Wwtp
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Sauk City Wwtp, 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 | 27°F (-3°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.3" | 30.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.3" | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 1.9" | 24.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9" | 13.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3" | 2.0 | 0.7 |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 5.3" | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 3.8 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9" | 0.5 | 1.1 |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 2.4" | 10.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2" | 21.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.5" | 29.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.3"
8.7 days with precipitation
February 1.3"
8.7 days with precipitation
March 1.9"
8.7 days with precipitation
April 3.9"
11.8 days with precipitation
May 4.3"
13.4 days with precipitation
June 5.3"
13.0 days with precipitation
July 4.2"
10.0 days with precipitation
August 4.1"
10.4 days with precipitation
September 3.9"
10.4 days with precipitation
October 2.4"
11.8 days with precipitation
November 2.2"
9.0 days with precipitation
December 1.5"
10.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 6
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 4
50% probability date
Growing Season
155 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,463
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
530
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Sauk City Wwtp's climate means for you
Sauk City Wwtp runs 46°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 155 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 4 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,463 heating and 530 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: Sauk City Wwtp, WI
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Sauk City Wwtp, Wisconsin as a location with an annual average temperature of 46°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 57°F to a mean daily low of 35°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00477576, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Sauk City Wwtp averages 36.5 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 155 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 4 and the first fall freeze near October 6. Turning to energy use, 7,463 heating degree days and 530 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Sauk City Wwtp scores 64/100 (Good), 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 Sauk City Wwtp, WI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Sauk City Wwtp, Wisconsin is 46°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 8°F (-13°C).
How much rain does Sauk City Wwtp get? ▼
Sauk City Wwtp receives 36.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Sauk City Wwtp? ▼
Sauk City Wwtp has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Sauk City Wwtp? ▼
Sauk City Wwtp has approximately 155 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 4 and the first fall freeze around October 6.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Sauk City Wwtp? ▼
Sauk City Wwtp has 7,463 heating degree days and 530 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 Sauk City Wwtp climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00477576 near Sauk City Wwtp.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00477576. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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