Weather & Climate in Ashland, WI

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Ashland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34. 91% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 702 feet.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	41.3°F
	24% below US avg
January Average	13°F (-11°C)
July Average	67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	702 ft (214 m)
Area	13.7 sq mi (35.5 km²)
Population Density	590/sq mi
Coordinates	46.5818°N, 90.8719°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Ashland County County
Nearest Airport	Duluth International (DLH) 65 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"

14% below US avg

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.98"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median	34.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	90.9%
Unhealthy Days	1

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	31.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	63.7 / 100
Community Resilience	73.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	No Rating
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

54 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 50 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 8, 1985	EF3	79 km	68.0 mi	2
Jul 7, 1970	EF3	78 km	37.9 mi	0
Jul 1, 2011	EF2	82 km	2.9 mi	0
Jul 27, 2010	EF2	44 km	0.9 mi	0
Sep 3, 1980	EF2	77 km	9.9 mi	0
Jun 30, 1968	EF2	79 km	39.0 mi	0
Aug 14, 1961	EF2	70 km	4.5 mi	0
Jul 14, 1958	EF2	77 km	1.5 mi	0
Jul 18, 2020	EF1	16 km	0.6 mi	0
Jul 18, 2020	EF1	61 km	0.4 mi	0
Jul 18, 2019	EF1	64 km	1.3 mi	0
Jul 11, 2016	EF1	60 km	2.3 mi	0
Jul 11, 2016	EF1	64 km	2.4 mi	0
May 22, 2011	EF1	91 km	3.3 mi	0
Jul 27, 2010	EF1	75 km	4.8 mi	0
Jun 27, 1994	EF1	95 km	4.0 mi	0
Aug 9, 1992	EF1	81 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 9, 1992	EF1	77 km	4.0 mi	0
Aug 13, 1988	EF1	21 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 21, 1986	EF1	97 km	0.5 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

17 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GERMANN ROAD FIRE (6,751 acres, 2013).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2013	GERMANN ROAD FIRE	6,751	63 km
2019	NW SANDS UNITS I/F/C/A	3,386	31 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,682	32 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,240	31 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,116	28 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,407	29 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,361	33 km
2021	NW SANDS - BLOCK E RX	1,361	29 km
2019	RILEY	1,254	100 km
2007	PIONEER FIRE	1,072	44 km
2018	UNNAMED	961	32 km
2024	NW SANDS BLOCK J RX	911	33 km
2024	NW SANDS BLOCK B RX	844	32 km
2018	NW SANDS BLOCK C	771	29 km
2022	BRINKS 8C - SOUTH RX	725	23 km
2022	UNNAMED	702	100 km
2022	LDF MARSH BURN 2022	503	94 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	13°F (-11°C)	1.3 in	Coldest
February	16°F (-9°C)	0.8 in	Driest
March	27°F (-3°C)	1.8 in
April	40°F (4°C)	2.1 in
May	52°F (11°C)	3.0 in
June	61°F (16°C)	3.6 in
July	67°F (20°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
August	66°F (19°C)	4.0 in	Wettest
September	57°F (14°C)	3.7 in
October	46°F (8°C)	2.7 in
November	32°F (-0°C)	2.3 in
December	18°F (-8°C)	1.3 in

Ashland has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 13°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (0.8").

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