Weather & Climate in Oakdale, WI

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

Oakdale 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 36.3 inches. The area receives 46.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 953 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	45.8°F
	15% below US avg
January Average	17°F (-8°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	953 ft (290 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density	385/sq mi
Coordinates	43.9622°N, 90.3791°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Monroe County County
Nearest Airport	La Crosse Regional (LSE) 44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"

4% below US avg

Snowfall 46.6"

Wettest Month (Aug) 4.21"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	78.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	75.7 / 100
Community Resilience	65.2 / 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	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Moderate

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

Tornado History

328 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 262 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 31, 1977	EF4	94 km	31.8 mi	0
Apr 19, 1957	EF4	19 km	21.1 mi	1
Sep 26, 1951	EF4	95 km	26.4 mi	6
Aug 7, 2021	EF3	97 km	9.4 mi	0
Aug 27, 1994	EF3	40 km	10.5 mi	2
Aug 29, 1992	EF3	70 km	28.0 mi	1
Jul 3, 1983	EF3	18 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 5, 1980	EF3	75 km	26.9 mi	0
Sep 3, 1964	EF3	87 km	17.1 mi	0
Aug 16, 1963	EF3	91 km	9.6 mi	0
Aug 16, 1963	EF3	91 km	9.6 mi	0
Aug 16, 1963	EF3	91 km	9.6 mi	0
May 26, 1959	EF3	83 km	34.3 mi	0
Apr 19, 1957	EF3	26 km	9.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 2022	EF2	13 km	22.9 mi	0
Dec 15, 2021	EF2	68 km	2.8 mi	0
Dec 15, 2021	EF2	72 km	1.1 mi	0
Dec 15, 2021	EF2	69 km	3.1 mi	0
Aug 23, 2011	EF2	81 km	7.6 mi	0
May 22, 2011	EF2	17 km	64.5 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	53 km
1987	BIG BURN	3,154	28 km
2024	2024 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX	2,717	39 km
1994	BIG BURN	2,248	27 km
2023	2023 RX	1,992	38 km
1997	BIG BURN	1,642	28 km
2004	POOL ONE NORTH	1,576	21 km
1998	UNNAMED	1,297	28 km
2021	2021 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX	987	38 km
2007	UNNAMED	981	19 km
2003	UNNAMED	901	26 km
1998	PR 17	896	21 km
2007	UNNAMED	875	23 km
2009	UNNAMED	867	20 km
2007	PR 16	778	27 km
2006	PR 17 RX FIRE	701	28 km
2018	2018 BADGER RX BURNS	659	83 km
2005	UNNAMED	657	22 km
2003	PR 17	632	28 km
2019	2019 BADGER RX BURNS	627	84 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)	2.1 in
April	44°F (7°C)	3.0 in
May	56°F (14°C)	3.5 in
June	66°F (19°C)	3.9 in
July	71°F (22°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	4.2 in	Wettest
September	60°F (16°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)	1.4 in

Oakdale 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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