Areas of Expertise
Climate Data
View our collection of Wisconsin climate data, which includes temperature, precipitation, snowfall, and other records dating back to the 19th century.
Recent data | Historic data
Wisconsin seasons | Climate divisions
First-order stations
Mesonet
Explore our growing network of real-time weather and soil measurement stations to support Wisconsin farmers, scientists, and citizens.
Research
Learn how we’re addressing the challenges posed by the Wisconsin’s climate, particularly among rural and agricultural communities.
Specialized Climate Information
Lake Ice
See the history of freezing and thawing of Madison’s lakes, from 1852 to the present, in addition to current and historical ice conditions on the Great Lakes.
Drought
Get real-time and historical data on drought and moisture conditions across the state.
Agriculture
Find local climate and weather information tailored to Wisconsin’s farming community.
Climate Trends
View historical changes and future projections for temperatures and precipitation from the Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts (WICCI).
Wisconsin Climate Summaries
December 2024 Climate Summary
December 2024 showcased the dynamic nature of winter in the Badger State, from dramatic temperature swings and underwhelming snowfall to hard-to-predict lake ice and dense fog.
Autumn 2024 Climate Summary
While autumn began like summer and ended like winter, the state experienced more heat than cold during the season, which tied the record for Wisconsin’s warmest fall. Autumn was also more dry than wet, especially until drought-busting rains finally arrived during November.
November 2024 Climate Summary
November delivered the drama expected of a transitional month: near-record warmth in the first half of the month gave way to winter’s icy grip by month’s end, with drought-relieving rains in between.
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Wisconsin’s Climate Future
Wisconsin’s climate continues to change. An analysis of past climate data confirms that our state is getting warmer and wetter. How will our communities be affected, and what can they do to adapt? The Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts, a partnership between the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, identifies vulnerability to climate change and works to improve our resilience and readiness.