Weather & Climate in Galesville, WI
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Galesville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. The area receives 38.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 747 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 747 ft (228 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,338/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0843°N, 91.3575°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Trempealeau County County |
| Nearest Airport | La Crosse Regional (LSE) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| 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 Moderate |
| 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
322 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 256 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Sep 16, 1962 | EF4 | 88 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 1958 | EF4 | 95 km | 11.1 mi | 3 |
| Jun 4, 1958 | EF4 | 77 km | 59.2 mi | 4 |
| Apr 19, 1957 | EF4 | 97 km | 21.1 mi | 1 |
| Sep 24, 2019 | EF3 | 91 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1998 | EF3 | 66 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 27, 1994 | EF3 | 63 km | 10.0 mi | 2 |
| Jul 3, 1983 | EF3 | 90 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 15, 1980 | EF3 | 84 km | 1.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 5, 1980 | EF3 | 47 km | 26.9 mi | 0 |
| Sep 28, 1971 | EF3 | 97 km | 49.6 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1965 | EF3 | 84 km | 65.2 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1959 | EF3 | 11 km | 34.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 1958 | EF3 | 97 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1957 | EF3 | 84 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 12, 1951 | EF3 | 84 km | 24.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 2022 | EF2 | 71 km | 22.9 mi | 0 |
| Dec 15, 2021 | EF2 | 68 km | 2.8 mi | 0 |
| Dec 15, 2021 | EF2 | 84 km | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| Dec 15, 2021 | EF2 | 64 km | 3.1 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 | 94 km |
| 1994 | BIG BURN | 2,248 | 95 km |
| 1997 | BIG BURN | 1,642 | 94 km |
| 2004 | POOL ONE NORTH | 1,576 | 96 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 1,297 | 96 km |
| 2007 | BEAVER CUTOFF | 982 | 51 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 981 | 93 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 901 | 92 km |
| 1998 | PR 17 | 896 | 96 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 875 | 97 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 867 | 93 km |
| 2007 | PR 16 | 778 | 94 km |
| 2006 | PR 17 RX FIRE | 701 | 96 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 657 | 94 km |
| 2003 | PR 17 | 632 | 95 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 589 | 93 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 580 | 93 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 580 | 93 km |
| 2003 | OS 23 | 571 | 94 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 569 | 95 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.3 in |
Galesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 17°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (1.1").