Weather & Climate in Saxon, WI

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

Saxon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The area receives 134.4 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 1,113 feet.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	41.3°F
	24% below US avg
January Average	13°F (-11°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,113 ft (339 m)
Area	1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density	57/sq mi
Coordinates	46.4941°N, 90.4100°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Ashland County County
Nearest Airport	Duluth International (DLH) 88 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.5"

1% below US avg

Snowfall 134.4"

Wettest Month (Aug) 4.02"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	31.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	63.7 / 100
Community Resilience	73.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	No Rating
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Very Low

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

Tornado History

62 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 48 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 8, 1985	EF3	63 km	68.0 mi	2
Jul 7, 1970	EF3	43 km	37.9 mi	0
Jul 27, 2010	EF2	34 km	0.9 mi	0
Jun 27, 1991	EF2	86 km	6.0 mi	0
Sep 20, 1972	EF2	92 km	13.1 mi	0
Jun 26, 1969	EF2	73 km	28.9 mi	0
Aug 14, 1961	EF2	56 km	4.5 mi	0
Jul 14, 1958	EF2	45 km	1.5 mi	0
Aug 9, 2020	EF1	89 km	6.2 mi	0
Jul 18, 2020	EF1	39 km	0.6 mi	0
Jul 18, 2020	EF1	97 km	0.4 mi	0
Jul 18, 2019	EF1	94 km	1.3 mi	0
Jul 11, 2016	EF1	24 km	2.3 mi	0
Jul 11, 2016	EF1	27 km	2.4 mi	0
May 22, 2011	EF1	82 km	3.3 mi	0
Jul 27, 2010	EF1	48 km	4.8 mi	0
Jun 5, 2005	EF1	64 km	0.3 mi	0
May 1, 2001	EF1	88 km	1.5 mi	0
Aug 9, 1993	EF1	92 km	0.5 mi	0
May 16, 1992	EF1	100 km	10.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

18 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GERMANN ROAD FIRE (6,751 acres, 2013).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2013	GERMANN ROAD FIRE	6,751	94 km
2019	NW SANDS UNITS I/F/C/A	3,386	68 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,682	69 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,240	68 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,116	64 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,407	66 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,361	69 km
2021	NW SANDS - BLOCK E RX	1,361	65 km
2019	RILEY	1,254	76 km
2007	PIONEER FIRE	1,072	65 km
2018	UNNAMED	961	68 km
2024	NW SANDS BLOCK J RX	911	70 km
2024	NW SANDS BLOCK B RX	844	68 km
2018	NW SANDS BLOCK C	771	65 km
1987	FOULDS CREEK	750	77 km
2022	BRINKS 8C - SOUTH RX	725	59 km
2022	UNNAMED	702	76 km
2022	LDF MARSH BURN 2022	503	62 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	13°F (-11°C)	1.7 in	Coldest
February	15°F (-9°C)	1.1 in	Driest
March	26°F (-4°C)	2.0 in
April	39°F (4°C)	2.3 in
May	52°F (11°C)	3.4 in
June	61°F (16°C)	3.9 in
July	67°F (19°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	4.0 in	Wettest
September	56°F (13°C)	3.9 in
October	44°F (7°C)	3.2 in
November	30°F (-1°C)	2.6 in
December	17°F (-9°C)	1.9 in

Saxon has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 13°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.1").

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