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Weather & Climate in Winter, WI

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

Winter has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 67.2 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 1,365 feet.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,365 ft (416 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density415/sq mi
Coordinates45.8221°N, 91.0130°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySawyer County County
Nearest AirportRice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (RIE)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 67.2"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.7 / 100
Community Resilience52.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

156 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 143 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jul 30, 1977 EF4 90 km 19.0 mi 0
Sep 2, 2002 EF3 40 km 16.0 mi 0
Jun 8, 1985 EF3 44 km 68.0 mi 2
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 94 km 29.0 mi 1
Jul 7, 1970 EF3 94 km 37.9 mi 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF3 98 km 4.3 mi 0
Jul 1, 2011 EF2 86 km 2.9 mi 0
Jul 27, 2010 EF2 54 km 0.9 mi 0
Sep 30, 2002 EF2 95 km 3.0 mi 0
Sep 2, 2002 EF2 73 km 17.0 mi 0
Apr 26, 1994 EF2 65 km 4.0 mi 0
Apr 26, 1994 EF2 69 km 12.0 mi 0
Jun 27, 1991 EF2 81 km 6.0 mi 0
Sep 11, 1990 EF2 66 km 3.0 mi 0
Sep 11, 1990 EF2 76 km 1.5 mi 0
Sep 3, 1986 EF2 74 km 4.0 mi 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF2 95 km 12.0 mi 0
Sep 12, 1982 EF2 52 km 12.0 mi 0
Jul 30, 1977 EF2 73 km 34.5 mi 1
Aug 24, 1975 EF2 70 km 34.2 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

18 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GERMANN ROAD FIRE (6,751 acres, 2013).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2013 GERMANN ROAD FIRE 6,751 73 km
2019 NW SANDS UNITS I/F/C/A 3,386 92 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,682 93 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,240 93 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,116 89 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,407 91 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,361 92 km
2021 NW SANDS - BLOCK E RX 1,361 90 km
2019 RILEY 1,254 65 km
2007 PIONEER FIRE 1,072 48 km
2018 UNNAMED 961 90 km
2024 NW SANDS BLOCK J RX 911 95 km
2024 NW SANDS BLOCK B RX 844 89 km
2018 NW SANDS BLOCK C 771 89 km
1987 FOULDS CREEK 750 71 km
2022 BRINKS 8C - SOUTH RX 725 96 km
2022 UNNAMED 702 67 km
2022 LDF MARSH BURN 2022 503 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 1.9 in
April 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
July 67°F (20°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in Wettest
October 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 1.3 in

Winter has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 12°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.8").

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