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Weather & Climate in Wausau, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wausau enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 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 60.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 86 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.7°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 86 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 360/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.6334°N, 85.5873°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Florida Beaches International (ECP) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Helene | Category 4 | 138 mph | 194 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 225 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 208 km |
| 2020 | Sally | Category 2 | 109 mph | 174 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 5 | 161 mph | 51 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 155 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 138 mph | 147 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 127 mph | 212 km |
| 1998 | Earl | Category 2 | 98 mph | 60 km |
| 1997 | Danny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 223 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 4 | 127 mph | 123 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 134 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 127 mph | 140 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 109 mph | 67 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
609 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 33 fatalities, 661 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF4 | 79 km | 10.3 mi | 9 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF3 | 57 km | 5.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 31, 2022 | EF3 | 7 km | 12.1 mi | 2 |
| Mar 22, 2005 | EF3 | 79 km | 18.0 mi | 1 |
| Nov 25, 1986 | EF3 | 89 km | 44.0 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1983 | EF3 | 89 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 30, 1973 | EF3 | 91 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 29, 1973 | EF3 | 83 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 29, 1973 | EF3 | 82 km | 11.6 mi | 0 |
| Dec 28, 1968 | EF3 | 93 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 10, 1967 | EF3 | 59 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Dec 10, 1967 | EF3 | 63 km | 7.1 mi | 1 |
| Dec 25, 1964 | EF3 | 99 km | 12.8 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 2024 | EF2 | 90 km | 24.2 mi | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF2 | 26 km | 34.8 mi | 1 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF2 | 55 km | 0.9 mi | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF2 | 44 km | 12.9 mi | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF2 | 35 km | 16.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2023 | EF2 | 79 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 22, 2023 | EF2 | 74 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BERTHA SWAMP RD (23,036 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | BERTHA SWAMP RD | 23,036 | 48 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 11,539 | 96 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 11,445 | 88 km |
| 2021 | BU 83/84/85 | 10,582 | 99 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 10,132 | 99 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 8,688 | 99 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 8,424 | 77 km |
| 2014 | BURN UNIT 057 | 8,381 | 96 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 8,237 | 96 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 8,120 | 97 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 8,012 | 91 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 7,968 | 83 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 7,683 | 91 km |
| 2020 | VILAS | 7,663 | 84 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 7,660 | 87 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 7,619 | 97 km |
| 2024 | ANF BU 241 242 RX 0202 | 7,573 | 98 km |
| 2018 | FIREBREAK 56 (23) | 7,530 | 79 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 7,430 | 88 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 7,415 | 84 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in |
Wausau has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 51°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.7") and October the driest (3.2").