Kenosha, WI has a humid continental climate characterized by four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid with temperatures averaging in the mid-80s while winters are cold and snowy with temperatures averaging in the low-20s. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, though snowfall reaches its peak in January. The spring and fall months are mild with temperatures ranging from the upper-30s to mid-70s. Kenosha's climate is heavily influenced by Lake Michigan, which moderates summer temperatures and helps to create its characteristic snowfalls during winter months.
Kenosha, Wisconsin gets 35 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Kenosha averages 39 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 193 sunny days per year in Kenosha. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Kenosha gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 114 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 80 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 15
Rain: averages 35 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 39 inches of snow a year