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Weather & Climate in Coloma, WI

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

Coloma has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 43.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 1,108 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.7°F
17% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,108 ft (338 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density379/sq mi
Coordinates44.0387°N, 89.5311°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWaushara County County
Nearest AirportWittman Regional (OSH)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 43.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability33.3 / 100
Community Resilience50.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

445 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 27 fatalities, 426 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jul 18, 1996 EF5 82 km 13.3 mi 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 63 km 27.5 mi 1
Aug 31, 1977 EF4 94 km 31.8 mi 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF4 65 km 26.0 mi 0
Apr 19, 1957 EF4 55 km 21.1 mi 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 47 km 11.5 mi 7
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 67 km 9.0 mi 1
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 37 km 26.4 mi 6
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 54 km 33.3 mi 0
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 62 km 7.6 mi 1
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 32 km 10.5 mi 2
Aug 29, 1992 EF3 4 km 28.0 mi 1
Jun 8, 1984 EF3 70 km 29.0 mi 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 73 km 32.0 mi 0
Jul 3, 1983 EF3 56 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 77 km 1.2 mi 0
Jun 5, 1977 EF3 69 km 69.5 mi 0
Jun 4, 1975 EF3 93 km 2.3 mi 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 83 km 22.2 mi 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 87 km 58.6 mi 2
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: COTTONVILLE INCIDENT (3,466 acres, 2005).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2005 COTTONVILLE INCIDENT 3,466 19 km
1987 BIG BURN 3,154 54 km
2024 2024 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX 2,717 49 km
1994 BIG BURN 2,248 53 km
2023 2023 RX 1,992 49 km
1997 BIG BURN 1,642 54 km
2004 POOL ONE NORTH 1,576 50 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,524 93 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,297 53 km
2010 RX BURN 1,236 93 km
2021 2021 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX 987 50 km
2007 UNNAMED 981 53 km
1994 SOMMERS 938 86 km
2003 UNNAMED 901 55 km
1998 PR 17 896 51 km
2007 UNNAMED 875 49 km
2009 UNNAMED 867 53 km
1988 PEACHY RD 812 89 km
2007 PR 16 778 54 km
2006 PR 17 RX FIRE 701 52 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 2.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in Wettest
September 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 33°F (1°C) 2.1 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.2 in

Coloma has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 16°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.9").

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