Weather & Climate in Kendall, WI

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

Kendall experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 38.7 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 1,014 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	46.0°F
	15% below US avg
January Average	17°F (-8°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,014 ft (309 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density	518/sq mi
Coordinates	43.7927°N, 90.3676°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Juneau County County
Nearest Airport	Tri-County Regional (LNR) 41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"

2% below US avg

Snowfall 38.7"

Wettest Month (Aug) 4.21"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	70.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	64.1 / 100
Community Resilience	49.1 / 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 Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Low

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

Tornado History

335 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 18 fatalities, 463 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 7, 1984	EF5	97 km	36.0 mi	9
Jul 3, 1983	EF4	94 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 19, 1957	EF4	17 km	21.1 mi	1
Sep 26, 1951	EF4	97 km	9.0 mi	1
Aug 7, 2021	EF3	79 km	9.4 mi	0
Aug 27, 1994	EF3	50 km	10.5 mi	2
Aug 29, 1992	EF3	75 km	28.0 mi	1
Jun 8, 1984	EF3	99 km	29.0 mi	0
Jul 3, 1983	EF3	34 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 5, 1980	EF3	70 km	26.9 mi	0
Sep 3, 1964	EF3	69 km	17.1 mi	0
Aug 16, 1963	EF3	76 km	9.6 mi	0
Aug 16, 1963	EF3	76 km	9.6 mi	0
Aug 16, 1963	EF3	76 km	9.6 mi	0
May 26, 1959	EF3	87 km	34.3 mi	0
Apr 19, 1957	EF3	9 km	9.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 2022	EF2	16 km	22.9 mi	0
Dec 15, 2021	EF2	91 km	1.1 mi	0
Dec 15, 2021	EF2	86 km	3.1 mi	0
Dec 15, 2021	EF2	86 km	2.8 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: COTTONVILLE INCIDENT (3,466 acres, 2005).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2005	COTTONVILLE INCIDENT	3,466	61 km
1987	BIG BURN	3,154	44 km
2024	2024 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX	2,717	54 km
1994	BIG BURN	2,248	43 km
2023	2023 RX	1,992	54 km
1997	BIG BURN	1,642	44 km
2004	POOL ONE NORTH	1,576	35 km
1998	UNNAMED	1,297	44 km
2021	2021 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX	987	54 km
2007	UNNAMED	981	34 km
2003	UNNAMED	901	43 km
1998	PR 17	896	35 km
2007	UNNAMED	875	36 km
2009	UNNAMED	867	35 km
2007	PR 16	778	44 km
2006	PR 17 RX FIRE	701	44 km
2018	2018 BADGER RX BURNS	659	68 km
2005	UNNAMED	657	37 km
2003	PR 17	632	44 km
2019	2019 BADGER RX BURNS	627	69 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	17°F (-8°C)	0.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	19°F (-7°C)	0.9 in
March	31°F (-1°C)	2.0 in
April	44°F (7°C)	3.1 in
May	56°F (13°C)	3.6 in
June	65°F (19°C)	3.9 in
July	71°F (22°C)	4.0 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	4.2 in	Wettest
September	60°F (15°C)	4.2 in
October	48°F (9°C)	2.4 in
November	34°F (1°C)	2.1 in
December	20°F (-7°C)	1.3 in

Kendall has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 17°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.9").

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