Waupaca County, WI Climate

Waupaca County is situated in north-central Wisconsin and has a humid continental climate with cool summers and cold winters. This area experiences four distinct seasons, with temperatures ranging from the single digits in winter to the high 80s in summer. The county receives an average of 32 inches of rainfall per year, and snowfall totals average around 45 inches during the winter months. Springtime brings moderate temperatures and occasional thunderstorms, while autumn features clear skies and mild weather. Waupaca County's climate provides plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities throughout the year.

Waupaca County, Wisconsin gets 33 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Waupaca County averages 43 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 Waupaca County. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Waupaca County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 110 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 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 7
Rain: averages 33 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 43 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Waupaca County is 6.6 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Wisconsin.

9.2 Summer - 4 Winter

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Waupaca County, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

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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 Waupaca County with an average high temperature of 81.0°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Wisconsin. In Waupaca County, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Waupaca County are August, June and July.

In Waupaca County, there are 5.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Wisconsin.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Waupaca County with an average of 6.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Wisconsin.

In Waupaca County, there are 167.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Wisconsin.

In Waupaca County, there are 25.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Wisconsin.

Humidity in Waupaca County 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.

July is the wettest month in Waupaca County with 4.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 1.1 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 37% of yearly precipitation and 12% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 32.7 inches in Waupaca County means that it is drier than most places in Wisconsin.

May is the rainiest month in Waupaca County with 11.2 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 6.2 rainy days. There are 110.0 rainy days annually in Waupaca County, which is less rainy than most places in Wisconsin. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 42.5 inches in Waupaca County means that it is about average compared to other places in Wisconsin. December is the snowiest month in Waupaca County with 11.2 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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