Dodge County Climate
Dodge County, Wisconsin
Avg Annual Temp
45.5°F
Annual Precip
36.1"
Annual Snowfall
42.0"
Extreme Heat Days
6
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Dodge County Weather
Classic continental climate
Dodge County's annual average temperature of 45.4°F is about 9 degrees cooler than the national median. This reflects a climate of moderate summers and cold, snowy winters.
Slightly warmer than state average
The county is exactly one degree warmer than the Wisconsin state average of 44.4°F. It sits in the middle-to-upper tier of the state's 72 counties for annual warmth.
Consistent with central Wisconsin
Dodge County is about one degree cooler than Dane County to its southwest. Its 36.1 inches of annual precipitation is slightly higher than the state average of 34.5 inches.
Steady snow and mild heat
The county receives 42.0 inches of snow annually and experiences only 6 days of extreme heat above 90°F. January temperatures average a cold 17.3°F, keeping the snow on the ground for months.
Prioritize reliable winter heating
A winter average of 20.4°F requires efficient HVAC systems and good home insulation. Given the 42.0 inches of annual snow, residents should also have dependable snow-clearing tools ready by November.
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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.