Sign In Register

Weather & Climate in Siren, WI

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

Siren has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. The area receives 61.2 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 995 feet.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.1°F
18% below US avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation995 ft (303 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density515/sq mi
Coordinates45.7778°N, 92.3832°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBurnett County County
Nearest AirportRice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (RIE)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.9"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 61.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score49.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability76.7 / 100
Community Resilience28.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

243 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 31 fatalities, 216 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 98 km 33.7 mi 21
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 96 km 1.0 mi 0
May 21, 1957 EF4 44 km 9.2 mi 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 61 km 82.5 mi 1
May 25, 2008 EF3 84 km 6.0 mi 1
Jun 18, 2001 EF3 21 km 34.0 mi 2
Jul 30, 1977 EF3 69 km 9.1 mi 0
Jun 30, 1968 EF3 71 km 0.1 mi 0
May 24, 1958 EF3 83 km 59.4 mi 0
Jun 23, 1952 EF3 44 km 18.2 mi 2
Jul 1, 2011 EF2 72 km 2.9 mi 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF2 39 km 7.8 mi 0
Sep 21, 2005 EF2 100 km 2.0 mi 0
Sep 18, 1997 EF2 89 km 17.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 1995 EF2 98 km 10.0 mi 0
Apr 26, 1994 EF2 72 km 4.0 mi 0
Apr 26, 1994 EF2 88 km 5.0 mi 0
Sep 11, 1990 EF2 69 km 3.0 mi 0
Sep 11, 1990 EF2 50 km 1.5 mi 0
Sep 3, 1986 EF2 78 km 4.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

12 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 86 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,904 81 km
2024 RX-86_FY23 2,187 19 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,850 35 km
1990 UNNAMED 1,371 60 km
1985 UNNAMED 1,068 57 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,059 70 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,002 79 km
2013 CRANBERRY FIRE 779 20 km
2024 RX-64 553 20 km
2007 BN COMPLEX 2 547 83 km
1987 UNNAMED 514 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 17°F (-9°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.7 in
April 44°F (6°C) 2.4 in
May 56°F (14°C) 3.5 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 4.3 in Wettest
September 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 1.2 in

Siren has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 13°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.8").

View full profile of Siren, WI →