Climate Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 47°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Trempealeau Dam, WI Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 47°F
- Avg annual temp
- 59/100
- Comfort score
- 34.7"
- Annual precip
- 165d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Trempealeau Dam
Trempealeau Dam, Wisconsin averages 47°F a year and scores 59/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 39% of U.S. cities.
- 47°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 59/100
- comfort score, milder than 39% of U.S. cities
- 34.7"
- annual precipitation · 36" snow
- 165 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
56°F
Avg Low
37°F
Annual Precip
34.7"
Annual Snow
36.2"
Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
47°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
34.7"
Plus 36.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Trempealeau Dam) 59.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Trempealeau Dam area.
How Trempealeau Dam compares to every U.S. city
Trempealeau Dam's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
59 Top 61% higher than 39% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Trempealeau Dam
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Trempealeau Dam, 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 | 25°F (-4°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.1" | 7.4" | 30.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.1" | 10.1" | 26.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 1.8" | 5.8" | 22.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7" | 1.7" | 8.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4" | 0.1" | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.4 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 4.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 1.8" | 2.3" | 19.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.3" | 8.8" | 28.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.1"
Snow: 7.4"
7.3 days with precipitation
February 1.1"
Snow: 10.1"
6.4 days with precipitation
March 1.8"
Snow: 5.8"
7.5 days with precipitation
April 3.7"
Snow: 1.7"
10.9 days with precipitation
May 4.4"
Snow: 0.1"
12.3 days with precipitation
June 4.3"
11.8 days with precipitation
July 4.6"
10.5 days with precipitation
August 4.1"
9.7 days with precipitation
September 3.8"
9.4 days with precipitation
October 2.6"
9.3 days with precipitation
November 1.8"
Snow: 2.3"
7.1 days with precipitation
December 1.3"
Snow: 8.8"
7.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 11
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 29
50% probability date
Growing Season
165 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,328
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
657
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Trempealeau Dam's climate means for you
Trempealeau Dam runs 47°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 165 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 29 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,328 heating and 657 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: Trempealeau Dam, WI
In Trempealeau Dam, Wisconsin, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 47°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 56°F to a mean daily low of 37°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00478589, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Trempealeau Dam averages 34.7 inches of precipitation annually, with 36.2 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 165 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 29 and the first fall freeze near October 11. Turning to energy use, 7,328 heating degree days and 657 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Trempealeau Dam scores 59/100 (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 Trempealeau Dam, WI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Trempealeau Dam, Wisconsin is 47°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 9°F (-13°C).
How much rain does Trempealeau Dam get? ▼
Trempealeau Dam receives 34.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 36.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Trempealeau Dam? ▼
Trempealeau Dam has a climate comfort score of 59/100 (Moderate), milder than 39% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Trempealeau Dam? ▼
Trempealeau Dam has approximately 165 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 29 and the first fall freeze around October 11.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Trempealeau Dam? ▼
Trempealeau Dam has 7,328 heating degree days and 657 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 Trempealeau Dam climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00478589 near Trempealeau Dam.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00478589. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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