Weather & Climate in Verona, WI

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

Verona experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 38.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,005 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.4°F
14% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,005 ft (306 m)
Area6.4 sq mi (16.5 km²)
Population Density1,751/sq mi
Coordinates42.9901°N, 89.5389°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGreen County County
Nearest AirportDane County Regional/Truax Field (MSN)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.2"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 38.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.51"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.50"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score46.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.8 / 100
Community Resilience81.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 142 km 10 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 141 km 5 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 131 km 6 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 140 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

551 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 46 fatalities, 998 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 7, 1984 EF5 36 km 36.0 mi 9
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 95 km 6.5 mi 1
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 48 km 0.5 mi 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 100 km 25.5 mi 24
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 58 km 9.0 mi 1
Aug 7, 2021 EF3 97 km 9.4 mi 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF3 2 km 1.0 mi 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 88 km 13.2 mi 0
Aug 18, 2005 EF3 12 km 18.6 mi 1
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 91 km 33.3 mi 0
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 89 km 7.6 mi 1
Jun 17, 1992 EF3 12 km 16.0 mi 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 73 km 16.0 mi 0
Jun 8, 1984 EF3 57 km 29.0 mi 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 64 km 10.7 mi 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 71 km 1.2 mi 0
Jun 4, 1975 EF3 37 km 2.3 mi 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 89 km 22.2 mi 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 85 km 58.6 mi 2
Aug 2, 1967 EF3 17 km 0.1 mi 2
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,524 acres, 2006).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2006 UNNAMED 1,524 95 km
2010 RX BURN 1,236 96 km
1994 SOMMERS 938 95 km
1988 PEACHY RD 812 93 km
2018 2018 BADGER RX BURNS 659 46 km
2019 2019 BADGER RX BURNS 627 45 km
2006 UNNAMED 612 95 km
2007 TOWER RD 2 592 93 km
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 65 km
2009 COLD SPRINGS 552 36 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 22°F (-6°C) 1.6 in
March 33°F (1°C) 2.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.6 in
June 68°F (20°C) 5.5 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.3 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 2.0 in

Verona has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 18°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.5").

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