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Wisconsin Rapids Alexander Fld, WI Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

Wisconsin Rapids Alexander Fld, Wisconsin has an average annual temperature of 45°F and a climate comfort score of 57/100 (Moderate). Annual precipitation totals 31.3". Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

45°F (7°C)

Avg High

55°F

Avg Low

35°F

Annual Precip

31.3"

Comfort Score

57/100

Moderate

Climate Comfort Score

57/100

Moderate

Avg Annual Temperature

45°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

31.3"

Liquid-equivalent total

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Wisconsin Rapids Alexander Fld) 57.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Wisconsin Rapids Alexander Fld area.

Warming context for Wisconsin Rapids Alexander Fld

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Wisconsin Rapids Alexander Fld captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 25°F (-4°C) 8°F (-13°C) 16°F (-9°C)
February 29°F (-2°C) 11°F (-12°C) 20°F (-7°C)
March 42°F (5°C) 22°F (-6°C) 32°F (0°C)
April 56°F (13°C) 33°F (0°C) 44°F (7°C)
May 69°F (20°C) 45°F (7°C) 57°F (14°C)
June 78°F (26°C) 55°F (13°C) 66°F (19°C)
July 82°F (28°C) 59°F (15°C) 71°F (21°C)
August 80°F (27°C) 57°F (14°C) 68°F (20°C)
September 72°F (22°C) 49°F (9°C) 60°F (16°C)
October 58°F (14°C) 37°F (3°C) 48°F (9°C)
November 43°F (6°C) 26°F (-4°C) 34°F (1°C)
December 30°F (-1°C) 14°F (-10°C) 22°F (-6°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall

January 0.9"

8.3 days with precipitation

February 0.9"

7.4 days with precipitation

March 2.0"

9.0 days with precipitation

April 3.0"

11.8 days with precipitation

May 3.7"

14.0 days with precipitation

June 4.6"

14.1 days with precipitation

July 3.6"

11.1 days with precipitation

August 3.8"

12.3 days with precipitation

September 3.4"

12.9 days with precipitation

October 2.5"

10.7 days with precipitation

November 1.7"

8.6 days with precipitation

December 1.2"

8.9 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

October 1

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

May 8

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

7,830

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

502

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

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Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Wisconsin Rapids Alexander Fld, WI

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Wisconsin Rapids Alexander Fld, Wisconsin as a location with an annual average temperature of 45°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 55°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 USW00004826, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Wisconsin Rapids Alexander Fld receives roughly 31.3 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near May 8 and the first fall freeze near October 1. For energy use, 7,830 heating degree days and 502 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Wisconsin Rapids Alexander Fld scores 57/100 (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 Wisconsin Rapids Alexander Fld, WI?
The average annual temperature in Wisconsin Rapids Alexander Fld, Wisconsin is 45°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 8°F (-13°C).
How much rain does Wisconsin Rapids Alexander Fld get?
Wisconsin Rapids Alexander Fld receives 31.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Wisconsin Rapids Alexander Fld?
Wisconsin Rapids Alexander Fld has a climate comfort score of 57/100 (Moderate). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Wisconsin Rapids Alexander Fld?
Growing season data is not available for Wisconsin Rapids Alexander Fld.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Wisconsin Rapids Alexander Fld?
Wisconsin Rapids Alexander Fld has 7,830 heating degree days and 502 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Wisconsin Rapids Alexander Fld climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USW00004826. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00004826. For informational purposes only.

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Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainClimate Editorial