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Weather & Climate in North Freedom, WI

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

North Freedom experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 867 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation867 ft (264 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density869/sq mi
Coordinates43.4580°N, 89.8538°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySauk County County
Nearest AirportTri-County Regional (LNR)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.9 / 100
Community Resilience82.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively 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

483 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 35 fatalities, 662 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 7, 1984 EF5 55 km 36.0 mi 9
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 59 km 0.5 mi 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF4 89 km 26.0 mi 0
Apr 19, 1957 EF4 53 km 21.1 mi 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 88 km 11.5 mi 7
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 49 km 9.0 mi 1
Aug 7, 2021 EF3 79 km 9.4 mi 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF3 56 km 1.0 mi 0
Aug 18, 2005 EF3 69 km 18.6 mi 1
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 77 km 7.6 mi 1
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 73 km 33.3 mi 0
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 72 km 10.5 mi 2
Aug 29, 1992 EF3 73 km 28.0 mi 1
Jun 17, 1992 EF3 69 km 16.0 mi 0
Jun 8, 1984 EF3 50 km 29.0 mi 0
Jul 3, 1983 EF3 76 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 95 km 10.7 mi 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 71 km 1.2 mi 0
Jun 5, 1977 EF3 99 km 69.5 mi 0
Jun 4, 1975 EF3 57 km 2.3 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 73 km
1987 BIG BURN 3,154 83 km
2024 2024 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX 2,717 88 km
1994 BIG BURN 2,248 82 km
2023 2023 RX 1,992 88 km
1997 BIG BURN 1,642 84 km
2004 POOL ONE NORTH 1,576 72 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,524 100 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,297 82 km
2021 2021 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX 987 89 km
2007 UNNAMED 981 74 km
1994 SOMMERS 938 96 km
2003 UNNAMED 901 83 km
1998 PR 17 896 73 km
2007 UNNAMED 875 72 km
2009 UNNAMED 867 74 km
1988 PEACHY RD 812 96 km
2007 PR 16 778 82 km
2006 PR 17 RX FIRE 701 82 km
2018 2018 BADGER RX BURNS 659 13 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 20°F (-7°C) 1.0 in
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in Wettest
September 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
November 34°F (1°C) 2.0 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.5 in

North Freedom has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 18°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (1.0").

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