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United States / Wisconsin / Stevens Point Metro Area / Portage County / Stevens Point / Zip Codes
Stevens Point, WI has a humid continental climate. Summers are warm and humid with temperatures in the mid-80s and occasional thunderstorms. Winters are cold and snowy with temperatures often dropping to below freezing. Spring and autumn bring moderate temperatures with some rain and occasional snowfall. Overall, Stevens Point offers a pleasant climate for outdoor activities year round.

Stevens Point, Wisconsin gets 32 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Stevens Point averages 45 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 187 sunny days per year in Stevens Point. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Stevens Point gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 118 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.

Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 7
Rain: averages 32 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 45 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Stevens Point is 6.5 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Wisconsin.

9.2 Summer - 3.8 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Stevens Point, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateStevens Point, WisconsinUnited States
  32.2 in.38.1 in.
  45.2 in.27.8 in.
  118.2 days106.2 days
  187 days205 days
  81.6°85.8°
  6.6°21.7°
  6.57
  3.24.3
  1089 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Stevens Point with an average high temperature of 81.6°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Wisconsin. In Stevens Point, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Stevens Point are June, August and July.
In Stevens Point, there are 6.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Wisconsin.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Stevens Point with an average of 6.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Wisconsin.
In Stevens Point, there are 165.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Wisconsin.
In Stevens Point, there are 25.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Wisconsin.
Humidity in Stevens Point is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are July, August and June.
June is the wettest month in Stevens Point with 4.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 1.0 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 38% of yearly precipitation and 11% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 32.2 inches in Stevens Point means that it is drier than most places in Wisconsin.
May is the rainiest month in Stevens Point with 11.4 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 7.3 rainy days. There are 118.2 rainy days annually in Stevens Point, which is rainier than most places in Wisconsin. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 45.2 inches in Stevens Point means that it is snowier than most places in Wisconsin. December is the snowiest month in Stevens Point with 13.1 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Jake · Mukwonago, WI
Great Place for a Family
Over 3 years ago

A very nice community and friendly people..a little chilly in the winter time but hey that's wisconsin. A great place to raise a  More

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Caroline · Boise City, ID
No Charm in This Small Town
Over 4 years ago

If you are looking for a quaint, charming little town, Stevens Point is definitely NOT what you are looking for. It is an insular community with no room for "outsiders".  More

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Terry · Stevens Point, WI
Stevens Point very racist, very racist, very racis
Over 8 years ago

This place is filled with rednecks and racist idiots. Even their school faculty are filled with some very racist people. I've seen some faculty turn a blind eye to kids  More

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