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Weather & Climate in Gays Mills, WI

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

Gays Mills 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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 37.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 720 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.5°F
14% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation720 ft (219 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²)
Population Density118/sq mi
Coordinates43.3301°N, 90.8462°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCrawford County County
Nearest AirportTri-County Regional (LNR)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 37.8"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score46.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.3 / 100
Community Resilience73.8 / 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 Very 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

345 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 15 fatalities, 405 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 7, 1984 EF5 81 km 36.0 mi 9
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 71 km 0.5 mi 0
Apr 19, 1957 EF4 81 km 21.1 mi 1
Aug 7, 2021 EF3 24 km 9.4 mi 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 97 km 16.0 mi 0
May 30, 1985 EF3 77 km 34.0 mi 2
Jul 3, 1983 EF3 97 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 48 km 26.9 mi 0
Jun 24, 1971 EF3 84 km 0.1 mi 1
Sep 9, 1970 EF3 93 km 4.7 mi 0
May 5, 1965 EF3 97 km 65.2 mi 0
Sep 3, 1964 EF3 23 km 17.1 mi 0
Aug 16, 1963 EF3 91 km 9.6 mi 0
Aug 16, 1963 EF3 91 km 9.6 mi 0
Aug 16, 1963 EF3 91 km 9.6 mi 0
May 26, 1959 EF3 88 km 34.3 mi 0
Apr 19, 1957 EF3 56 km 9.0 mi 0
May 10, 1953 EF3 58 km 6.6 mi 0
Jun 15, 2022 EF2 68 km 22.9 mi 0
Jun 29, 2014 EF2 64 km 5.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: POOL ONE NORTH (1,576 acres, 2004).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2004 POOL ONE NORTH 1,576 99 km
2007 UNNAMED 981 98 km
1998 PR 17 896 99 km
2007 UNNAMED 875 100 km
2009 UNNAMED 867 98 km
2018 2018 BADGER RX BURNS 659 89 km
2019 2019 BADGER RX BURNS 627 89 km
2003 UNNAMED 580 98 km
2003 OS 23 571 100 km
2008 UNNAMED 569 98 km
1987 UNNAMED 560 99 km
2001 UNNAMED 544 100 km
2008 UNNAMED 541 100 km
2007 UNNAMED 539 100 km
1987 UNNAMED 514 98 km
1997 UNNAMED 502 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 21°F (-6°C) 1.0 in
March 33°F (1°C) 2.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in Wettest
September 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
November 35°F (1°C) 2.3 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.4 in

Gays Mills has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 17°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (1.0").

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