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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
Education & Outreach
Explore our weather and climate education resources to learn about Wisconsin’s historic and current climate.
Research
Learn how we’re addressing the challenges posed by 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 temperature and precipitation across Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Climate Summaries
January 2026 Climate Summary
January 2026 packed a season’s worth of weather into 31 days — record warmth, soaking rain, drought relief, and a late-month Arctic surge.
Annual 2025 Climate Summary
From Arctic winter blasts to unusual fall warmth, and from droughty stretches to heavy rains, 2025 delivered both temperature whiplash and precipitation ping-pong across the state.
December 2025 Climate Summary
The first month of winter began with a burst of severe cold and lingering November snow, then flipped to temperature swings and mixed precipitation.
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