Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 44°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Viroqua, WI Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 44°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 38.0"
- Annual precip
- 148d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Viroqua
Viroqua, Wisconsin averages 44°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 44°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 38.0"
- annual precipitation · 47" snow
- 148 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
44°F (7°C)
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
34°F
Annual Precip
38.0"
Annual Snow
47.2"
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
44°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
38.0"
Plus 47.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Viroqua) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Viroqua area.
How Viroqua compares to every U.S. city
Viroqua'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 Viroqua
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Viroqua's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | 23°F (-5°C) | 6°F (-14°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.2" | 11.3" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.1" | 10.4" | 27.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.0" | 7.1" | 25.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0" | 3.8" | 13.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 1.9 | 0.0 |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 5.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6" | 0.4" | 10.9 | 0.0 |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 2.0" | 4.0" | 23.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 13°F (-10°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.6" | 10.2" | 30.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.2"
Snow: 11.3"
8.0 days with precipitation
February 1.1"
Snow: 10.4"
7.0 days with precipitation
March 2.0"
Snow: 7.1"
7.7 days with precipitation
April 4.0"
Snow: 3.8"
10.8 days with precipitation
May 4.7"
12.5 days with precipitation
June 5.7"
11.2 days with precipitation
July 4.6"
9.8 days with precipitation
August 4.6"
9.1 days with precipitation
September 3.9"
9.9 days with precipitation
October 2.6"
Snow: 0.4"
8.9 days with precipitation
November 2.0"
Snow: 4.0"
7.7 days with precipitation
December 1.6"
Snow: 10.2"
8.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 2
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 7
50% probability date
Growing Season
148 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,132
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
396
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Viroqua's climate means for you
Viroqua runs 44°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 148 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 7 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,132 heating and 396 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: Viroqua, WI
Viroqua, Wisconsin runs an annual average of 44°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 53°F to a mean daily low of 34°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 USC00478827, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Viroqua averages 38.0 inches of precipitation a year, with 47.2 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 148 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 7 and the first fall freeze near October 2. As for energy demand, 8,132 heating degree days and 396 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Viroqua scores 49/100 (Moderate), 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 Viroqua, WI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Viroqua, Wisconsin is 44°F. The warmest month averages 79°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 6°F (-14°C).
How much rain does Viroqua get? ▼
Viroqua receives 38.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 47.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Viroqua? ▼
Viroqua 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 Viroqua? ▼
Viroqua has approximately 148 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 7 and the first fall freeze around October 2.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Viroqua? ▼
Viroqua has 8,132 heating degree days and 396 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 Viroqua climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00478827 near Viroqua.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00478827. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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