Weather & Climate in Pardeeville, WI

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

Pardeeville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 39.3 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 796 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	46.5°F
	14% below US avg
January Average	18°F (-8°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	796 ft (243 m)
Area	2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Population Density	935/sq mi
Coordinates	43.5373°N, 89.3026°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Columbia County County
Nearest Airport	Dane County Regional/Truax Field (MSN) 28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.3"

1% above US avg

Snowfall 39.3"

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.98"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	81.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	24.0 / 100
Community Resilience	91.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Very High
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Low

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

Tornado History

546 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 48 fatalities, 768 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 18, 1996	EF5	58 km	13.3 mi	0
Jun 7, 1984	EF5	84 km	36.0 mi	9
Apr 27, 1984	EF4	98 km	6.5 mi	1
Apr 27, 1984	EF4	75 km	27.5 mi	1
Jul 3, 1983	EF4	92 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 4, 1981	EF4	90 km	1.8 mi	3
Apr 21, 1974	EF4	45 km	26.0 mi	0
Apr 19, 1957	EF4	80 km	21.1 mi	1
Apr 3, 1956	EF4	51 km	11.5 mi	7
Sep 26, 1951	EF4	88 km	26.4 mi	6
Sep 26, 1951	EF4	9 km	9.0 mi	1
Jun 16, 2014	EF3	63 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 18, 2005	EF3	69 km	18.6 mi	1
Jun 23, 2004	EF3	30 km	33.3 mi	0
Jun 23, 2004	EF3	32 km	7.6 mi	1
Aug 27, 1994	EF3	80 km	10.5 mi	2
Aug 29, 1992	EF3	62 km	28.0 mi	1
Jun 17, 1992	EF3	75 km	16.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1984	EF3	11 km	29.0 mi	0
Jul 3, 1983	EF3	96 km	1.0 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	99 km
2024	2024 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX	2,717	99 km
1994	BIG BURN	2,248	98 km
2023	2023 RX	1,992	100 km
1997	BIG BURN	1,642	100 km
2004	POOL ONE NORTH	1,576	91 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,524	55 km
1998	UNNAMED	1,297	98 km
2010	RX BURN	1,236	56 km
2007	UNNAMED	981	93 km
1994	SOMMERS	938	51 km
2003	UNNAMED	901	100 km
1998	PR 17	896	91 km
2007	UNNAMED	875	90 km
2009	UNNAMED	867	93 km
1988	PEACHY RD	812	51 km
2007	PR 16	778	99 km
2006	PR 17 RX FIRE	701	98 km
2018	2018 BADGER RX BURNS	659	41 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	18°F (-8°C)	1.2 in	Coldest
February	21°F (-6°C)	1.1 in	Driest
March	33°F (0°C)	2.2 in
April	46°F (8°C)	3.3 in
May	58°F (14°C)	3.4 in
June	67°F (19°C)	3.9 in
July	72°F (22°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	4.0 in	Wettest
September	61°F (16°C)	3.9 in
October	49°F (10°C)	2.4 in
November	35°F (2°C)	2.3 in
December	22°F (-6°C)	1.5 in

Pardeeville has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 18°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.1").

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