Weather & Climate in Mount Hope, WI
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mount Hope 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. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. The area receives 37.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. 72% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,137 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,137 ft (347 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 854/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9696°N, 90.8596°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Grant County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tri-County Regional (LNR) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 71.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.9 / 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 Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tornado History
410 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 19 fatalities, 535 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 7, 1984 | EF5 | 72 km | 36.0 mi | 9 |
| May 15, 1968 | EF5 | 93 km | 13.1 mi | 5 |
| Mar 13, 1990 | EF4 | 94 km | 19.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 3, 1983 | EF4 | 59 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 12, 1974 | EF4 | 86 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 7, 2021 | EF3 | 21 km | 9.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 27, 1995 | EF3 | 79 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 1993 | EF3 | 73 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 1993 | EF3 | 82 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 1992 | EF3 | 91 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 1988 | EF3 | 67 km | 16.0 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1985 | EF3 | 56 km | 34.0 mi | 2 |
| Jun 5, 1980 | EF3 | 83 km | 26.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 12, 1971 | EF3 | 92 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 1971 | EF3 | 79 km | 0.1 mi | 1 |
| Sep 9, 1970 | EF3 | 55 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 16, 1967 | EF3 | 91 km | 27.8 mi | 0 |
| Sep 3, 1964 | EF3 | 32 km | 17.1 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1964 | EF3 | 94 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 16, 1963 | EF3 | 100 km | 9.6 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in |
Mount Hope has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 17°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (1.2").