Dane County Climate
Dane County, Wisconsin
Avg Annual Temp
46.6°F
Annual Precip
38.3"
Annual Snowfall
39.0"
Extreme Heat Days
9.400000000000002
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Dane County Weather
Temperate for the Upper Midwest
Dane County averages 46.6°F annually, placing it about 7 degrees below the national median. It enjoys a humid continental climate with four very distinct seasons.
In the state's warmer bracket
With an annual average of 46.6°F, Dane County is significantly warmer than the state average of 44.4°F. It ranks as one of the warmest and most precipitous counties in Wisconsin.
Wetter than its northern neighbors
Dane County's 38.3 inches of annual precipitation is much higher than the state average of 34.5 inches. It is slightly warmer and wetter than neighboring Dodge County to the northeast.
Warm summers and snowy winters
The county sees 9 days per year exceeding 90°F and a July average of 71.5°F. Winters bring 39.0 inches of snow, which is less than the northern counties but still substantial.
Invest in moisture management
High annual precipitation of 38.3 inches makes basement waterproofing and sump pumps important for homeowners. Winter lows of 18.6°F in January also demand reliable, well-maintained furnaces.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.