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Weather & Climate in Waumandee, WI

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

Waumandee experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°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 37.2 inches. The area receives 37.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 771 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.8°F
15% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation771 ft (235 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density365/sq mi
Coordinates44.3023°N, 91.7052°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBuffalo County County
Nearest AirportLa Crosse Regional (LSE)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 37.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.9 / 100
Community Resilience46.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

348 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 38 fatalities, 350 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 83 km 33.7 mi 21
Jul 30, 1977 EF4 90 km 19.0 mi 0
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 70 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 62 km 59.2 mi 4
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 72 km 11.1 mi 3
Sep 24, 2019 EF3 63 km 7.0 mi 0
May 15, 1998 EF3 31 km 8.0 mi 0
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 45 km 10.0 mi 2
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 86 km 30.0 mi 0
Jul 15, 1980 EF3 61 km 1.0 mi 1
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 80 km 26.9 mi 0
Sep 28, 1971 EF3 87 km 49.6 mi 0
May 5, 1965 EF3 93 km 65.2 mi 0
May 26, 1959 EF3 41 km 34.3 mi 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF3 84 km 4.3 mi 0
Sep 12, 1951 EF3 47 km 24.4 mi 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 79 km 2.8 mi 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 75 km 3.1 mi 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 95 km 1.1 mi 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 88 km 7.4 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BEAVER CUTOFF (982 acres, 2007).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 28 km
2024 RX-UPPER SEVENTEEN 520 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 2.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.8 in
June 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in
September 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.5 in
November 33°F (1°C) 1.9 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 1.2 in

Waumandee has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 16°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.8").

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