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Weather & Climate in Dale, WI

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

Dale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°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 34.9 inches. The area receives 45.9 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 822 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.8°F
17% below US avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation822 ft (251 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density456/sq mi
Coordinates44.2757°N, 88.6730°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWinnebago County County
Nearest AirportAppleton International (ATW)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.9"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 45.9"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability20.8 / 100
Community Resilience97.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.9.

Aug 2, 2024 38 km ESE of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin M2.9 145 km 11 km
Jan 7, 2024 3 km NE of Mole Lake, Wisconsin M2.5 139 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

421 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 22 fatalities, 276 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jul 18, 1996 EF5 64 km 13.3 mi 0
Jul 5, 1994 EF4 68 km 3.5 mi 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 23 km 27.5 mi 1
Apr 21, 1974 EF4 60 km 26.0 mi 0
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 45 km 11.5 mi 7
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 50 km 26.4 mi 6
Jun 7, 2007 EF3 86 km 40.0 mi 0
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 68 km 33.3 mi 0
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 71 km 7.6 mi 1
Aug 29, 1992 EF3 71 km 28.0 mi 1
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 34 km 32.0 mi 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 92 km 1.2 mi 0
Jun 5, 1977 EF3 51 km 69.5 mi 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 87 km 58.6 mi 2
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 81 km 22.2 mi 0
Dec 1, 1970 EF3 6 km 13.1 mi 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 33 km 15.3 mi 0
Jun 25, 1950 EF3 42 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 28, 2018 EF2 74 km 3.9 mi 0
Aug 6, 2013 EF2 14 km 13.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2005 COTTONVILLE INCIDENT 3,466 87 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,524 84 km
2010 RX BURN 1,236 84 km
1994 SOMMERS 938 79 km
1988 PEACHY RD 812 82 km
2006 UNNAMED 612 77 km
2007 TOWER RD 2 592 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-9°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 2.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Wettest
September 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.5 in

Dale has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 17°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.0").

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