Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Stetsonville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°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 34.2 inches. The area receives 57.0 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 1,454 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-11°C)68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average
41.8°F
23% below US avg
January Average
11°F (-11°C)
July Average
68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days
270 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
1,454 ft (443 m)
Area
0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density
1,580/sq mi
Coordinates
45.0771°N, 90.3143°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Taylor County County
Nearest Airport
Chippewa Valley Regional (EAU) 59 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall34.2"
10% below US avg
Snowfall57.0"
Wettest Month (Sep)4.45"
Driest Month (Feb)0.87"
Air Quality
AQI Median
38.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
37.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability
44.6 / 100
Community Resilience
54.2 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
No Rating
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
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)
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M2.5.
Jan 7, 2024
3 km NE of Mole Lake, Wisconsin
M2.5
117 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
261 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 300 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Aug 31, 1977
EF4
37 km
31.8 mi
0
Jul 30, 1977
EF4
96 km
19.0 mi
0
Jun 4, 1958
EF4
83 km
59.2 mi
4
Jun 4, 1958
EF4
92 km
11.1 mi
3
Jun 25, 1950
EF4
80 km
13.1 mi
2
Apr 10, 2011
EF3
34 km
21.2 mi
0
Sep 2, 2002
EF3
77 km
16.0 mi
0
Aug 27, 1994
EF3
99 km
10.0 mi
2
Jun 8, 1985
EF3
96 km
68.0 mi
2
Apr 27, 1984
EF3
76 km
29.0 mi
1
Jul 15, 1980
EF3
99 km
1.0 mi
1
Sep 28, 1971
EF3
59 km
49.6 mi
0
Sep 28, 1971
EF3
56 km
78.4 mi
0
Jun 4, 1958
EF3
69 km
4.3 mi
0
May 3, 1955
EF3
54 km
6.8 mi
0
Dec 15, 2021
EF2
72 km
2.8 mi
0
Dec 15, 2021
EF2
57 km
1.1 mi
0
Dec 15, 2021
EF2
56 km
7.4 mi
0
Dec 15, 2021
EF2
75 km
3.1 mi
0
Aug 23, 2011
EF2
45 km
7.6 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
8 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: 2024 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX (2,717 acres, 2024).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2024
2024 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX
2,717
96 km
2023
2023 RX
1,992
95 km
2019
RILEY
1,254
84 km
2021
2021 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX
987
95 km
1987
FOULDS CREEK
750
86 km
2022
UNNAMED
702
85 km
2004
UNNAMED
580
99 km
2024
RX-UPPER SEVENTEEN
520
89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
11°F (-11°C)
1.1 in
Coldest
February
15°F (-9°C)
0.9 in
Driest
March
27°F (-3°C)
1.7 in
April
41°F (5°C)
2.6 in
May
54°F (12°C)
3.4 in
June
63°F (17°C)
4.3 in
July
68°F (20°C)
3.9 in
Warmest
August
65°F (18°C)
4.3 in
September
57°F (14°C)
4.5 in
Wettest
October
45°F (7°C)
2.6 in
November
30°F (-1°C)
2.1 in
December
16°F (-9°C)
1.3 in
Stetsonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 11°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.9").
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