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Wisconsin’s Seasonal Precipitation Patterns

Posted on July 8, 2026

Though not the rugged terrain of the western mountain states, geography does play a role in the Badger State’s precipitation variations.

Posted in Blogs, Climate Ed-ucationTagged precipitation

First Heat Wave of Summer 2026

Posted on July 8, 2026

After cool temps in May and early June, this heat wave felt extra searing. Triple-digit heat indices scorched Wisconsin for five days.

Posted in Blogs, Wisconsin Climate ChroniclesTagged extreme heat, heat, summer

July 2026: Wisconsin Weather Outlook

Posted on July 1, 2026

July is usually the hottest month of the year in Wisconsin, with a statewide average temperature of 69.2 degrees Fahrenheit.

Posted in Blogs, Wisconsin Climate Chronicles

Watching for Lightning in Wisconsin

Posted on June 9, 2026

In 2024, over 2.1 million lightning events occurred across Wisconsin, ranking the state 26th nationwide for total lightning events.

Posted in Climate Ed-ucationTagged lightning, Severe Weather, thunderstorms

June 2026: Wisconsin Weather Outlook

Posted on June 2, 2026

May is often an exciting transition month, both in terms of our own daily lives and in our surrounding landscapes.

Posted in Blogs, Wisconsin Climate ChroniclesTagged Climate Outlook

Summer 2026: Wisconsin’s Seasonal Weather Outlook

Posted on May 26, 2026

Summer is Wisconsin’s warmest season, and with warm temperatures come a lot of fun outdoor activities. However, warm temperatures also increase the risk for strong storms.

Posted in Blogs, Wisconsin Climate ChroniclesTagged Climate Outlook

Moody May: Wisconsin Weather Outlook

Posted on May 1, 2026

May is often an exciting transition month, both in terms of our own daily lives and in our surrounding landscapes.

Posted in Blogs, Wisconsin Climate ChroniclesTagged Climate Outlook

Wisconsin’s Tornado Outbreaks

Posted on April 14, 2026

Take a look back at some of the more memorable tornadoes and tornado outbreaks in Wisconsin over the past few decades.

Posted in Blogs, Wisconsin Climate ChroniclesTagged Severe Weather, tornadoes, weather history

How Longer Growing Seasons Are Reshaping Wisconsin’s Gardens and Farms

Posted on April 9, 2026

While a longer growing season can allow for more planting time and the opportunity for new plant varieties, it also presents challenges.

Posted in Blogs, Climate Ed-ucationTagged agriculture, planting, spring

Springing into April: Wisconsin Weather Outlook

Posted on April 1, 2026

Though spring technically begins in March, April is often when it begins to look and feel like spring in Wisconsin.

Posted in Blogs, Wisconsin Climate ChroniclesTagged Climate Outlook
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