Areas of Expertise
Climate Data
View our collection of Wisconsin climate data, which includes temperature, precipitation, snowfall, and other records dating back to the 19th century.
Recent data | Historic data
Wisconsin seasons | First-order stations
Mesonet
Explore our growing network of real-time weather and soil measurement stations to support Wisconsin farmers, scientists, and citizens.
Research
Learn how we’re addressing the challenges posed by the Wisconsin’s climate, particularly among rural and agricultural communities.
Specialized Climate Information
Lake Ice
See the history of freezing and thawing of Madison’s lakes, from 1852 to the present, in addition to current and historical ice conditions on the Great Lakes.
Drought
Get real-time and historical data on drought and moisture conditions across the state.
Agriculture
Find local climate and weather information tailored to Wisconsin’s farming community.
Wisconsin Climate Summaries
January 2024 Wisconsin Climate Summary
January ended as Wisconsin’s 10th warmest January on record, but not before a mid-month visit from Old Man Winter, coupled with frigid temperatures and heavy snowfall in much of the state.
Wisconsin Year-End Climate Synopsis for 2023
In 2023 Wisconsin experienced record drought along with unusually warm temperatures, as well as precipitation extremes.
December 2023 Wisconsin Climate Summary
December was a record warm month in Wisconsin that generally felt like a continuation of November. The exceptional temperatures greatly delayed ice formation on inland lakes and the Great Lakes, and they also suppressed snowfall and snow cover.
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Wisconsin’s Climate Future
Wisconsin’s climate continues to change. An analysis of past climate data confirms that our state is getting warmer and wetter. How will our communities be affected, and what can they do to adapt? The Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts, a partnership between the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, identifies vulnerability to climate change and works to improve our resilience and readiness.