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Weather & Climate in Hudson, WI

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

Hudson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°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 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 849 feet.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.4°F
20% below US avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation849 ft (259 m)
Area7.4 sq mi (19.2 km²)
Population Density2,197/sq mi
Coordinates44.9639°N, 92.7303°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPierce County County
Nearest AirportNew Richmond Regional (RNH)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score42.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience53.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.8.

Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 133 km 0 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

458 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 61 fatalities, 1,106 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 32 km 33.7 mi 21
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 54 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 30, 1977 EF4 96 km 19.0 mi 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 83 km 12.3 mi 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 44 km 6.8 mi 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 64 km 6.9 mi 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 51 km 17.3 mi 6
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 99 km 11.1 mi 3
May 21, 1957 EF4 69 km 9.2 mi 0
Sep 24, 2019 EF3 83 km 7.0 mi 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 55 km 82.5 mi 1
May 25, 2008 EF3 35 km 6.0 mi 1
Jun 18, 2001 EF3 91 km 34.0 mi 2
May 15, 1998 EF3 84 km 8.0 mi 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 44 km 30.0 mi 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 62 km 5.0 mi 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 40 km 5.5 mi 1
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 45 km 16.2 mi 1
Jul 15, 1980 EF3 97 km 1.0 mi 1
Jul 30, 1977 EF3 46 km 9.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNITS 37 38 39 A (4,879 acres, 2003).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2003 UNITS 37 38 39 A 4,879 94 km
1998 UNITS 1617 4,649 98 km
2005 RX HFR 05 4,253 98 km
2007 WUI 07 - UNIT 36 4,025 93 km
2000 UNIT 25 3,412 93 km
2009 BU11 3,242 99 km
1997 BIG 2,987 96 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,904 45 km
2003 UNITS 34 33 W 2,637 94 km
2024 UNIT 8E RX 2,551 100 km
1992 SHARPTAIL 2,288 94 km
2010 WUI 10 UNIT D 2,042 94 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,906 92 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,850 90 km
2009 UNIT 23 24 26 1,644 96 km
1995 ANTLER 1,603 94 km
2004 WUI UNIT 16 1,592 99 km
1995 UNIT 16 1,570 99 km
1992 UNIT 25 1,460 94 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,280 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 1.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 33°F (0°C) 1.6 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.0 in

Hudson has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 13°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.8").

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