Weather & Climate in Readstown, WI

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

Readstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°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 37.7 inches. The area receives 37.8 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 760 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	46.5°F
	14% below US avg
January Average	17°F (-8°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	760 ft (232 m)
Area	1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density	222/sq mi
Coordinates	43.4487°N, 90.7591°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Vernon County County
Nearest Airport	Tri-County Regional (LNR) 33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"

1% below US avg

Snowfall 37.8"

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	75.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	79.4 / 100
Community Resilience	65.0 / 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 Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively High

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

Tornado History

329 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 17 fatalities, 414 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 7, 1984	EF5	83 km	36.0 mi	9
Jul 3, 1983	EF4	74 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 19, 1957	EF4	66 km	21.1 mi	1
Aug 7, 2021	EF3	36 km	9.4 mi	0
Aug 27, 1994	EF3	99 km	10.5 mi	2
May 30, 1985	EF3	91 km	34.0 mi	2
Jul 3, 1983	EF3	82 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 5, 1980	EF3	45 km	26.9 mi	0
Jun 24, 1971	EF3	96 km	0.1 mi	1
Sep 3, 1964	EF3	30 km	17.1 mi	0
Aug 16, 1963	EF3	86 km	9.6 mi	0
Aug 16, 1963	EF3	86 km	9.6 mi	0
Aug 16, 1963	EF3	86 km	9.6 mi	0
May 26, 1959	EF3	81 km	34.3 mi	0
Apr 19, 1957	EF3	41 km	9.0 mi	0
May 10, 1953	EF3	72 km	6.6 mi	0
Jun 15, 2022	EF2	53 km	22.9 mi	0
Jun 29, 2014	EF2	56 km	29.1 mi	0
Jun 29, 2014	EF2	69 km	5.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 2014	EF2	81 km	3.8 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BIG BURN (3,154 acres, 1987).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1987	BIG BURN	3,154	92 km
1994	BIG BURN	2,248	92 km
1997	BIG BURN	1,642	93 km
2004	POOL ONE NORTH	1,576	84 km
1998	UNNAMED	1,297	93 km
2007	UNNAMED	981	83 km
2003	UNNAMED	901	91 km
1998	PR 17	896	84 km
2007	UNNAMED	875	85 km
2009	UNNAMED	867	84 km
2007	PR 16	778	92 km
2006	PR 17 RX FIRE	701	93 km
2018	2018 BADGER RX BURNS	659	82 km
2005	UNNAMED	657	86 km
2003	PR 17	632	93 km
2019	2019 BADGER RX BURNS	627	83 km
2009	UNNAMED	589	88 km
2004	UNNAMED	580	94 km
2003	UNNAMED	580	83 km
2003	OS 23	571	85 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	21°F (-6°C)	0.9 in
March	32°F (0°C)	1.8 in
April	46°F (8°C)	3.4 in
May	58°F (14°C)	3.6 in
June	67°F (19°C)	3.9 in
July	72°F (22°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	4.2 in	Wettest
September	61°F (16°C)	3.7 in
October	49°F (10°C)	2.3 in
November	34°F (1°C)	2.2 in
December	21°F (-6°C)	1.3 in

Readstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 17°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.9").

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