Chippewa County Climate
Chippewa County, Wisconsin
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
43.7°F
Annual Precip
33.0"
Annual Snowfall
49.7"
Extreme Heat Days
6
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
4b
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
2,329
Favors cool-season crops
Seasonal Overview
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7-Day Outlook
Forecast
Current Conditions
Air Quality
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Climate Advisory: Chippewa County
Climate Verdict
Chippewa County has a cool, averaging 43.7°F annually, moderate rainfall of 33.0 inches per year, rare extreme heat with only 5.74 days above 90°F annually, moderate snowfall of 49.7 inches annually. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are very cold — January averages 13.5°F. summers are warm — July averages 70.1°F. Residents experience a substantial 57°F difference between winter and summer.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
Winter sports enthusiasts benefit from reliable snow cover for 3-4 months annually.
Regional Context
Chippewa County closely matches the Wisconsin statewide average temperature of 44.4°F.
Climate Profile
About Chippewa County Weather
Cooler than the national median
Chippewa County maintains an average annual temperature of 43.7°F, significantly lower than the national median of approximately 54°F. This humid continental climate experiences long, cold winters typical of the upper Midwest.
Below the Wisconsin average
The county's 43.7°F average annual temperature sits just below the Wisconsin state average of 44.4°F. It ranks in the cooler half of the state's 72 counties, lacking the slight warming influence found in southern Wisconsin.
Warmer than its eastern neighbor
Chippewa County is exactly one degree warmer on average than neighboring Clark County to the southeast. While it is warmer than Clark, its 33.0 inches of annual precipitation is slightly lower than the state benchmark of 34.5 inches.
Deep snow and mild summers
Winter is intense with 49.7 inches of annual snowfall and January temperatures averaging 13.5°F. Summers remain comfortable with only 6 days reaching 90°F and a July average of 70.1°F.
Prepare for significant winter heating
Residents need high-capacity heating systems to handle winter averages of 17.0°F. Heavy-duty snow removal equipment is essential for managing the nearly 50 inches of snow that falls each year.
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Data sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Forecast and alert data from National Weather Service API. Air quality data from Open-Meteo.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables. Station data is aggregated to county level. Forecasts and alerts are fetched live and may change frequently. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.