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Weather & Climate in Stockbridge, WI
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Stockbridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°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 33.9 inches. The area receives 43.5 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 791 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 241/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0684°N, 88.3097°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Calumet County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wittman Regional (OSH) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 30.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| 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: M2.9.
| Aug 2, 2024 | 38 km ESE of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin | M2.9 | 129 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
394 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 25 fatalities, 339 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 18, 1996 | EF5 | 48 km | 13.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 5, 1994 | EF4 | 46 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 1984 | EF4 | 35 km | 27.5 mi | 1 |
| Apr 4, 1981 | EF4 | 72 km | 1.8 mi | 3 |
| Apr 21, 1974 | EF4 | 55 km | 26.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 22, 1964 | EF4 | 83 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1956 | EF4 | 55 km | 11.5 mi | 7 |
| Sep 26, 1951 | EF4 | 84 km | 26.4 mi | 6 |
| Jun 23, 2004 | EF3 | 70 km | 33.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 2004 | EF3 | 68 km | 7.6 mi | 1 |
| Aug 29, 1992 | EF3 | 97 km | 28.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 27, 1984 | EF3 | 71 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 7, 1980 | EF3 | 84 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1977 | EF3 | 44 km | 69.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1974 | EF3 | 68 km | 22.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1974 | EF3 | 72 km | 58.6 mi | 2 |
| Dec 1, 1970 | EF3 | 40 km | 13.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 26, 1969 | EF3 | 49 km | 15.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 1950 | EF3 | 53 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 28, 2018 | EF2 | 53 km | 3.9 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
6 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,524 acres, 2006).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,524 | 66 km |
| 2010 | RX BURN | 1,236 | 65 km |
| 1994 | SOMMERS | 938 | 63 km |
| 1988 | PEACHY RD | 812 | 66 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 612 | 62 km |
| 2007 | TOWER RD 2 | 592 | 66 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.6 in |
Stockbridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 18°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.1").