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Weather & Climate in Hartford, WI
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hartford has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. The area receives 36.3 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 1,019 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,019 ft (311 m) |
| Area | 8.0 sq mi (20.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,755/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3225°N, 88.3777°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | General Mitchell International (MKE) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively 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.
| Mar 25, 2015 | 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois | M2.9 | 126 km | 6 km |
| Jun 10, 2013 | 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois | M2.6 | 149 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
498 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 25 fatalities, 593 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 18, 1996 | EF5 | 46 km | 13.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 1984 | EF4 | 89 km | 27.5 mi | 1 |
| Apr 27, 1984 | EF4 | 38 km | 6.5 mi | 1 |
| Apr 4, 1981 | EF4 | 19 km | 1.8 mi | 3 |
| Apr 21, 1974 | EF4 | 60 km | 26.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 22, 1964 | EF4 | 38 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1956 | EF4 | 83 km | 11.5 mi | 7 |
| Sep 26, 1951 | EF4 | 72 km | 9.0 mi | 1 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 86 km | 10.8 mi | 0 |
| Aug 18, 2005 | EF3 | 96 km | 18.6 mi | 1 |
| Jun 23, 2004 | EF3 | 60 km | 7.6 mi | 1 |
| Jun 23, 2004 | EF3 | 69 km | 33.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1984 | EF3 | 70 km | 29.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1980 | EF3 | 38 km | 10.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 7, 1980 | EF3 | 51 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1977 | EF3 | 62 km | 69.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 1975 | EF3 | 70 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1974 | EF3 | 39 km | 22.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1974 | EF3 | 36 km | 58.6 mi | 2 |
| Aug 2, 1967 | EF3 | 90 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
7 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,524 acres, 2006).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,524 | 30 km |
| 2010 | RX BURN | 1,236 | 29 km |
| 1994 | SOMMERS | 938 | 36 km |
| 1988 | PEACHY RD | 812 | 34 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 612 | 38 km |
| 2007 | TOWER RD 2 | 592 | 34 km |
| 2024 | RX-HWY Y - SOUTH | 553 | 50 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in |
Hartford has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 17°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.1").