Weather & Climate in Boaz, WI

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

Boaz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 731 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	48.1°F
	11% below US avg
January Average	20°F (-7°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	731 ft (223 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density	414/sq mi
Coordinates	43.3299°N, 90.5277°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Richland County County
Nearest Airport	Tri-County Regional (LNR) 19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"

11% below US avg

Wettest Month (Aug) 4.13"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	51.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	70.0 / 100
Community Resilience	63.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Moderate

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

Tornado History

382 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 18 fatalities, 457 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 7, 1984	EF5	60 km	36.0 mi	9
Jul 3, 1983	EF4	51 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 19, 1957	EF4	66 km	21.1 mi	1
Aug 7, 2021	EF3	27 km	9.4 mi	0
Jun 16, 2014	EF3	87 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 27, 1994	EF3	99 km	10.5 mi	2
Jun 17, 1992	EF3	95 km	16.0 mi	0
May 8, 1988	EF3	87 km	16.0 mi	0
May 30, 1985	EF3	97 km	34.0 mi	2
Jul 3, 1983	EF3	87 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 5, 1980	EF3	67 km	26.9 mi	0
Sep 9, 1970	EF3	93 km	4.7 mi	0
Aug 2, 1967	EF3	90 km	0.1 mi	2
Sep 3, 1964	EF3	17 km	17.1 mi	0
Aug 16, 1963	EF3	65 km	9.6 mi	0
Aug 16, 1963	EF3	65 km	9.6 mi	0
Aug 16, 1963	EF3	65 km	9.6 mi	0
Apr 19, 1957	EF3	45 km	9.0 mi	0
May 10, 1953	EF3	78 km	6.6 mi	0
Jun 22, 2024	EF2	84 km	6.9 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BIG BURN (3,154 acres, 1987).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1987	BIG BURN	3,154	97 km
1994	BIG BURN	2,248	96 km
1997	BIG BURN	1,642	97 km
2004	POOL ONE NORTH	1,576	87 km
1998	UNNAMED	1,297	97 km
2007	UNNAMED	981	87 km
2003	UNNAMED	901	96 km
1998	PR 17	896	88 km
2007	UNNAMED	875	88 km
2009	UNNAMED	867	87 km
2007	PR 16	778	96 km
2006	PR 17 RX FIRE	701	97 km
2018	2018 BADGER RX BURNS	659	63 km
2005	UNNAMED	657	90 km
2003	PR 17	632	97 km
2019	2019 BADGER RX BURNS	627	64 km
2009	UNNAMED	589	93 km
2004	UNNAMED	580	99 km
2003	UNNAMED	580	87 km
2003	OS 23	571	89 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	20°F (-7°C)	1.0 in	Coldest, Driest
February	22°F (-6°C)	1.1 in
March	33°F (1°C)	2.0 in
April	46°F (8°C)	3.2 in
May	58°F (15°C)	3.5 in
June	67°F (20°C)	3.9 in
July	73°F (23°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
September	61°F (16°C)	3.8 in
October	50°F (10°C)	2.4 in
November	35°F (2°C)	2.2 in
December	22°F (-6°C)	1.4 in

Boaz has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 20°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (1.0").

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