Wisconsin Climate Summaries

July in Wisconsin packed it all in — heat waves, record humidity, drenching rains, a near-constant rumble of storms, and a drought-free finish.

June lured Wisconsin into a false sense of comfort during the first half of the month, before extreme heat, humidity, and waves of severe weather entered during the second half.

With modest temperatures, hit-or-miss showers, and bouts of severe weather, April 2025 shaped up to be Wisconsin’s most normal April since 2009.

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 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.

The beginning of 2025 was filled with stark temperature contrasts, exceptional dryness, and below-normal snowfall.

Wisconsin’s 2024 weather was warm, wet, and wavering, leading to the warmest year on record and precipitation ping-pong between record dry and record wet months.

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.