Weather & Climate in Danbury, WI

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

Danbury has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 52.6 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 957 feet.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	42.7°F
	21% below US avg
January Average	12°F (-11°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	957 ft (292 m)
Area	1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density	67/sq mi
Coordinates	46.0095°N, 92.3763°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Pine County County
Nearest Airport	Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (RIE) 50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.1"

21% below US avg

Snowfall 52.6"

Wettest Month (Aug) 4.21"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	62.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	46.2 / 100
Community Resilience	67.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Tornado History

193 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 84 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 21, 1957	EF4	61 km	9.2 mi	0
May 16, 2017	EF3	86 km	82.5 mi	1
Jun 18, 2001	EF3	33 km	34.0 mi	2
Jul 30, 1977	EF3	94 km	9.1 mi	0
Jun 30, 1968	EF3	58 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 23, 1952	EF3	68 km	18.2 mi	2
Jul 1, 2011	EF2	52 km	2.9 mi	0
Jun 17, 2010	EF2	50 km	7.8 mi	0
Sep 18, 1997	EF2	82 km	17.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 1994	EF2	88 km	4.0 mi	0
Sep 11, 1990	EF2	69 km	1.5 mi	0
Sep 11, 1990	EF2	86 km	3.0 mi	0
Sep 3, 1986	EF2	96 km	4.0 mi	0
Jun 13, 1981	EF2	97 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 3, 1980	EF2	74 km	9.9 mi	0
Jul 7, 1970	EF2	53 km	22.3 mi	0
Jun 30, 1968	EF2	53 km	39.0 mi	0
Jul 22, 1967	EF2	71 km	49.1 mi	0
Jun 12, 1967	EF2	83 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 10, 1966	EF2	76 km	2.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 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	69 km
2003	UNNAMED	2,998	95 km
2015	TAMARACK	2,745	98 km
1987	UNNAMED	2,512	95 km
2024	RX-86_FY23	2,187	21 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,850	45 km
2004	SOUTH MAIN ROAD	1,384	95 km
2006	WUI RX BURN UNIT 15	1,380	96 km
1990	UNNAMED	1,371	53 km
1987	UNNAMED	1,352	92 km
2000	S MAIN RO	1,181	93 km
1987	UNNAMED	1,096	100 km
2007	PIONEER FIRE	1,072	96 km
1985	UNNAMED	1,068	53 km
1988	UNNAMED	1,059	61 km
1999	UNNAMED	1,002	66 km
1997	S M ROAD	938	95 km
1997	UNNAMED	860	95 km
2013	CRANBERRY FIRE	779	25 km
1997	UNNAMED	714	99 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	12°F (-11°C)	1.0 in	Coldest
February	16°F (-9°C)	0.8 in	Driest
March	28°F (-2°C)	1.8 in
April	42°F (6°C)	2.2 in
May	55°F (13°C)	3.5 in
June	63°F (17°C)	4.0 in
July	69°F (21°C)	4.0 in	Warmest
August	66°F (19°C)	4.2 in	Wettest
September	57°F (14°C)	3.5 in
October	46°F (8°C)	2.5 in
November	30°F (-1°C)	1.7 in
December	15°F (-10°C)	1.2 in

Danbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 12°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.8").

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