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Weather & Climate in Solon Springs, WI
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Solon Springs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 1,129 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.5°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 461/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3478°N, 91.8294°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Douglas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Duluth International (DLH) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tornado History
97 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 30 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 18, 2001 | EF3 | 89 km | 34.0 mi | 2 |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF3 | 82 km | 17.2 mi | 2 |
| Jun 30, 1968 | EF3 | 97 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 1, 2011 | EF2 | 5 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 27, 2010 | EF2 | 93 km | 0.9 mi | 0 |
| Sep 11, 1990 | EF2 | 94 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 3, 1980 | EF2 | 26 km | 9.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 7, 1970 | EF2 | 73 km | 22.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 30, 1968 | EF2 | 12 km | 39.0 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1965 | EF2 | 69 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1965 | EF2 | 97 km | 14.3 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1965 | EF2 | 88 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 4, 1957 | EF2 | 83 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | EF1 | 97 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2022 | EF1 | 45 km | 4.6 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 2022 | EF1 | 93 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 14, 2020 | EF1 | 78 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 18, 2020 | EF1 | 31 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 18, 2020 | EF1 | 71 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Jul 18, 2019 | EF1 | 18 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
19 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 | 17 km |
| 2019 | NW SANDS UNITS I/F/C/A | 3,386 | 53 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 2,682 | 52 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 2,240 | 53 km |
| 2024 | RX-86_FY23 | 2,187 | 78 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,116 | 54 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 1,407 | 54 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 1,361 | 51 km |
| 2021 | NW SANDS - BLOCK E RX | 1,361 | 54 km |
| 2007 | PIONEER FIRE | 1,072 | 52 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 961 | 50 km |
| 2024 | NW SANDS BLOCK J RX | 911 | 53 km |
| 2024 | NW SANDS BLOCK B RX | 844 | 50 km |
| 2013 | CRANBERRY FIRE | 779 | 81 km |
| 2018 | NW SANDS BLOCK C | 771 | 53 km |
| 2022 | BRINKS 8C - SOUTH RX | 725 | 65 km |
| 2007 | WOODBURY | 673 | 93 km |
| 2024 | RX-64 | 553 | 82 km |
| 2007 | BN COMPLEX 2 | 547 | 35 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.3 in |
Solon Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 12°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.8").