Ashland, WI is located in the northernmost part of Wisconsin and experiences a continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Average daily high temperatures during the summer months range from 64 to 73 degrees Fahrenheit while winter temperatures can dip below 0 degrees Fahrenheit at times. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with an average of 28 inches of snowfall per year. The area has relatively low humidity, making for comfortable summers and cold winters with little wind chill. In addition to typical weather patterns seen across Wisconsin, Ashland also regularly sees lake-effect snow from Lake Superior in winter months.
Ashland, Wisconsin gets 31 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Ashland averages 98 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 182 sunny days per year in Ashland. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Ashland gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 123 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 79 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 3
Rain: averages 31 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 98 inches of snow a year