Weather & Climate in Wonewoc, WI

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

Wonewoc experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 38.7 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 916 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	46.0°F
	15% below US avg
January Average	17°F (-8°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	916 ft (279 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density	617/sq mi
Coordinates	43.6535°N, 90.2242°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Juneau County County
Nearest Airport	Tri-County Regional (LNR) 31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"

2% below US avg

Snowfall 38.7"

Wettest Month (Sep) 4.17"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	70.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	64.1 / 100
Community Resilience	49.1 / 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 Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

379 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 20 fatalities, 452 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 7, 1984	EF5	79 km	36.0 mi	9
Jul 3, 1983	EF4	76 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 19, 1957	EF4	24 km	21.1 mi	1
Sep 26, 1951	EF4	81 km	9.0 mi	1
Aug 7, 2021	EF3	71 km	9.4 mi	0
Jun 16, 2014	EF3	90 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 23, 2004	EF3	96 km	33.3 mi	0
Aug 27, 1994	EF3	55 km	10.5 mi	2
Aug 29, 1992	EF3	73 km	28.0 mi	1
Jun 8, 1984	EF3	83 km	29.0 mi	0
Jul 3, 1983	EF3	47 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 5, 1980	EF3	80 km	26.9 mi	0
Jun 4, 1975	EF3	93 km	2.3 mi	0
Aug 2, 1967	EF3	86 km	0.1 mi	2
Sep 3, 1964	EF3	60 km	17.1 mi	0
Aug 16, 1963	EF3	57 km	9.6 mi	0
Aug 16, 1963	EF3	57 km	9.6 mi	0
Aug 16, 1963	EF3	57 km	9.6 mi	0
Apr 19, 1957	EF3	19 km	9.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 2022	EF2	36 km	22.9 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: COTTONVILLE INCIDENT (3,466 acres, 2005).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2005	COTTONVILLE INCIDENT	3,466	63 km
1987	BIG BURN	3,154	57 km
2024	2024 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX	2,717	66 km
1994	BIG BURN	2,248	56 km
2023	2023 RX	1,992	66 km
1997	BIG BURN	1,642	58 km
2004	POOL ONE NORTH	1,576	46 km
1998	UNNAMED	1,297	57 km
2021	2021 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX	987	66 km
2007	UNNAMED	981	47 km
2003	UNNAMED	901	56 km
1998	PR 17	896	47 km
2007	UNNAMED	875	47 km
2009	UNNAMED	867	47 km
2007	PR 16	778	56 km
2006	PR 17 RX FIRE	701	57 km
2018	2018 BADGER RX BURNS	659	49 km
2005	UNNAMED	657	50 km
2003	PR 17	632	57 km
2019	2019 BADGER RX BURNS	627	50 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	17°F (-8°C)	0.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	20°F (-7°C)	1.0 in
March	31°F (-0°C)	2.1 in
April	45°F (7°C)	3.1 in
May	57°F (14°C)	3.5 in
June	66°F (19°C)	3.9 in
July	71°F (22°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	4.1 in
September	60°F (16°C)	4.2 in	Wettest
October	48°F (9°C)	2.3 in
November	34°F (1°C)	2.1 in
December	21°F (-6°C)	1.4 in

Wonewoc has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 17°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.9").

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