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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
March 2025 Climate Summary
It was a warm, wet, and windy March across Wisconsin, with unseasonably high temperatures, frequent bouts of heavy precipitation, and powerful winds signaling an energetic start to spring.
February and Winter 2025 Climate Summary
February encapsulated the unpredictability of Wisconsin’s winter weather, as extreme cold gave way to a surprising burst of warmth, while snowstorms transformed the landscape into a winter wonderland.
January 2025 Climate Summary
The beginning of 2025 was filled with stark temperature contrasts, exceptional dryness, and below-normal snowfall.
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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.