Douglas County Climate
Douglas County, Wisconsin
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
40.9°F
Annual Precip
32.9"
Annual Snowfall
57.9"
Extreme Heat Days
5
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
4a
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
1,836
Favors cool-season crops
Seasonal Overview
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Current Conditions
Air Quality
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Climate Advisory: Douglas County
Climate Verdict
Douglas County has a cool, averaging 40.9°F annually, moderate rainfall of 32.9 inches per year, rare extreme heat with only 5.233333333333333 days above 90°F annually, moderate snowfall of 57.9 inches annually. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are very cold — January averages 11.3°F. summers are pleasantly cool with July averaging 67.3°F. Residents experience a substantial 56°F difference between winter and summer.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
Winter sports enthusiasts benefit from reliable snow cover for 3-4 months annually.
Regional Context
Douglas County is 3.5°F cooler than the Wisconsin statewide average of 44.4°F.
Climate Profile
About Douglas County Weather
Wisconsin's northern cold pole
Douglas County is one of the coldest spots in the nation, with an average annual temperature of only 40.9°F. This is more than 13 degrees below the national median.
Among the coldest in Wisconsin
The county's 40.9°F average is 3.5 degrees colder than the Wisconsin state average. It consistently ranks in the bottom five coldest counties in the state.
Colder than central Wisconsin
Douglas is nearly two degrees colder than Door County and significantly drier than southern counties with 32.9 inches of precipitation. Its climate is heavily influenced by its proximity to Lake Superior.
Intense winters and brief summers
Winter is the dominant season, featuring 57.9 inches of snow and a biting January average of 11.3°F. Summers are very short, with only 5 days of extreme heat and a July average of 67.3°F.
Maximum winter preparation required
Homeowners must prioritize heavy-duty heating and extreme weather insulation for the 15.0°F winter average. Expect a long snow-clearing season given the nearly 58 inches of annual snowfall.
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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.